Contracts Manager وظائف

Senior Commercial, Procurement & Contracts Manager

1. Job Purpose

The Commercial, Procurement & Contracts Manager will oversee commercial management, procurement strategies, contract administration, cost control, and supplier relationships for real estate development projects. The role will ensure competitive procurement, effective contract management, budget compliance, risk mitigation, and the timely delivery of projects within approved commercial parameters.

2. Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management & Cost Control

• Manage project budgets, cost estimates, commercial evaluations, and expenditure monitoring.
• Review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender documents, cost plans, and contractor quotations.
• Monitor project costs, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and minimize commercial risks.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Develop procurement strategies and plans aligned with project schedules and budgets.
• Manage tendering, bid evaluation, supplier prequalification, and contractor selection.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and approval procedures.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, and consultants.

Contract Administration & Negotiation

• Oversee the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of construction and consultancy contracts.
• Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, payment terms, and performance.
• Manage contract variations, extension-of-time requests, claims, and disputes in coordination with the project and legal teams.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with development, engineering, construction, finance, and legal departments.
• Prepare commercial reports, procurement status updates, cost forecasts, and contract performance analyses.
• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure materials and services are available when required.
• Provide commercial recommendations to senior management to support project profitability and timely completion.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in commercial management, procurement, or contract management is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in commercial management, procurement, and contracts.
• Strong experience in real estate development, construction, or property development projects.
• Proven expertise in tendering, contract negotiations, cost control, BOQs, variations, and claims.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, including FIDIC, is preferred.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian real estate and construction market is an advantage.

4. Required Skills

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration.
• Proficiency in cost estimation, budget monitoring, and commercial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant ERP or procurement systems.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement cost savings against approved budgets.
• Timely completion of procurement activities.
• Accuracy of cost forecasts and commercial reports.

Work Location: In person