Contracts & Procurement Engineer

Contract Engineer Location: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Department: Procurement & Contracts Industry : food and beverage manufacturing sector and the agro-food, FMCG, food processing • Job Purpose The Contract Engineer is responsible for managing the complete contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and commercial evaluation through contract award, execution, performance monitoring, amendments, and final closure. The role ensures that contractual activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, procurement procedures, approved budgets, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and service providers to achieve cost efficiency, mitigate contractual risks, maintain compliance, and support the uninterrupted operation of the company's business. Experience Requirements • Minimum 8 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, tendering, commercial evaluation, and contract management. • Demonstrated experience managing the complete contract lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities. • Experience in industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, infrastructure, utilities, or other operationally intensive environments would be an advantage. • Experience managing supply contracts, service agreements, annual rate contracts, maintenance contracts, and contractor-related commercial matters. • Proven experience in vendor negotiations, cost analysis, contract amendments, claims management, and contract close-out. • Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement. Educational Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline. • A postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Materials Management would be an advantage. • Professional training or certification in contract management, procurement, or commercial negotiations is desirable. Technical Skills & Competencies • Contract drafting, review, administration, and lifecycle management. • Tender preparation, bid evaluation, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations. • Procurement planning, strategic sourcing, and vendor management. • Contract risk assessment, claims management, and variation control. • Cost analysis, market benchmarking, and cost optimisation. • Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance requirements, and commercial terms and conditions. • Proficiency in SAP or other ERP procurement systems. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other reporting tools. • Excellent analytical, documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills. • In Country Value (ICV): • Developing, reviewing and maintaining ICV policy and governance including ICV strategy chart to establish clear roles and responsibilities. • Developing ICV management framework and associated procedures to ensure the timely incorporation of ICV in project designs, ensuring it is seamlessly engineered-in as well as operational in day-to-day activities. • Continuously assess the Omani market to identify companies that are capable of exporting Omani manufactured/provided goods and services, promoting their visibility across the AGCC and internationally • Recommending and conducting capability and capacity gap analyses internally and across the industry, focusing on identifying skill gaps and commodities (goods and services) gaps. • Measuring ICV performance to ensure that ICV commitments align with actual delivery. • Development of the local workforce through employment of Omanis, implementation of expatriates succession plans, and investment in dedicated training and education programs and increase Omanization levels in targeted areas and improve competency levels to internationally recognized standards. • Increasing local sourcing mainly through tendering, long-term business agreements, and business development support. Show more Show less

Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in procurement, tendering, commercial evaluation, and contract management. Demonstrated experience managing the complete contract lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities. Experience in industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, infrastructure, utilities, or other operationally intensive environments would be an advantage. Experience managing supply contracts, service agreements, annual rate contracts, maintenance contracts, and contractor-related commercial matters. Proven experience in vendor negotiations, cost analysis, contract amendments, claims management, and contract close-out. Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Materials Management would be an advantage. Professional training or certification in contract management, procurement, or commercial negotiations is desirable.

The Contract Engineer is responsible for managing the complete contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and commercial evaluation through contract award, execution, performance monitoring, amendments, and final closure. Ensure contractual activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, procurement procedures, approved budgets, and applicable regulatory requirements. Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and service providers to achieve cost efficiency, mitigate contractual risks, maintain compliance, and support the uninterrupted operation of the company's business.