# Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager — Akkodis

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 45,000 to 70,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-24
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## Description

UAE | Immediate Start Preferred

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager.

The role will provide end-to-end contracts, procurement and commercial management support, with a strong focus on Operations & Maintenance requirements across both pre-award and post-award stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including tendering, bidder prequalification, commercial evaluations and award recommendations

• Prepare and review tender and contract documentation in coordination with Legal, Finance and business stakeholders

• Lead priced commercial evaluations and techno-commercial recommendation processes

• Manage procurement plans, vendor registration/qualification and supplier performance

• Support contract administration after award, including correspondence, variations, claims, contractual notices and commercial close-out

• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, delegation of authority, policies and ERP procedures

• Support dispute reviews, contractor claims and arbitration-related activities where required

• Prepare procurement and contracts performance reports, KPIs and management information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field

• 15+ years of relevant Contracts & Procurement experience

• Minimum 5 years of GCC experience

• Strong experience across both pre-award and post-award contract management

• Experience supporting Operations & Maintenance, infrastructure, transport, rail or similar complex environments

• Strong knowledge of tendering, commercial evaluation, claims, variations and contract administration

• Fluent English

• Immediate availability / ability to start at short notice is highly preferred

Preferred Certifications

• CIPS

• RICS

• PMP

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field; 15+ years of relevant Contracts & Procurement experience; Minimum 5 years of GCC experience; Strong experience across both pre-award and post-award contract management; Experience supporting Operations & Maintenance, infrastructure, transport, rail or similar complex environments; Strong knowledge of tendering, commercial evaluation, claims, variations and contract administration; Fluent English; Immediate availability / ability to start at short notice (highly preferred).

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