Contracts Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with over five years of expertise in managing technology-related contracts throughout their full cycle. The candidate will take responsibility for contract drafting, review, negotiation, execution, renewal, amendments, and termination, ensuring compliance and coordination among various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts including drafting, reviewing, executing, renewing, amending, and terminating agreements.
• Review and negotiate critical documents such as Master Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Order Forms, amendments, renewals, and termination agreements.
• Maintain accurate contract records and track important contractual obligations and renewal dates.
• Collaborate with departments such as Technology, Legal, Procurement, Finance, Risk management, and Suppliers to ensure timely approval and execution of contracts.
• Manage contract execution, governance, and workflow using SAP Ariba platform.
• Handle contracts related to software, hardware, implementation, and support services.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal, commercial, technical, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain contract, licensing, and compliance trackers utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
• Create and manage reports and dashboards using Power BI for monitoring contract status and metrics.
• Prepare presentations, contract summaries, and management reports using PowerPoint.
• Assist with internal audits, governance reviews, and compliance-related initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance contract management processes and controls.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least five years of experience handling contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of technology contracts and software licensing agreements.
• Practical experience working with SAP Ariba for contract lifecycle management.
• Capability in generating reports and dashboards with Power BI.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical abilities, negotiation competency, effective communication, and stakeholder management expertise.
• Ability to handle multiple contracts and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in Banking, Financial Services, or Technology sectors.
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance issues pertaining to technology contracts.
• Knowledge of procurement and vendor management processes.