Contract Management Assistant Manager

Job Purpose

Jobs at this level are responsible for developing long - term supplier relationships as appropriate for the commercial benefit of STC. They are also responsible for resolving complex problems with major suppliers and acting as a point of reference for queries.

Job Responsibility

Procurement

 Resolve complex problems with major suppliers and ensures high annual volumes of procurements with minimum bottlenecks.

 Supervise maintenance of accurate records and ensures that a complete audit trail is maintained for all purchases.

 Identify and suggests improvements to work activities and processes to increase the efficiency of procurement and commercial activities.

 Supervise purchasing requirements and project specifications with sector management and suppliers.

 Track supply market trends (competitive pressures, new entrants, substituting products or services, changes in the value chain).

Contract & Negotiation

 Develop relationships with large suppliers to increase benefits for STC such as timely delivery and lower prices for goods and services.

 Analyse and selects suppliers in discussion with the reporting manager, signs off on small purchase orders and ensures that agreed service levels are met.

 Supervise preparation of bid packages for Customer proposals.

 Enable STC to leverage all beneficial contractual terms to maximize impact and return.

 Ensure negotiations with suppliers on the prices of goods and services using standard contracts and set variables adhering to procurement and commercial policies.

 Act as a point of contact and manages relationships internally with Finance Sector and Legal General Directorate to resolve commercial, contracting problems and resolving queries in a quick and effective manner.

Generic Role

 Coordinate across a number of work units within the specified area of work, to ensure efficient work-flows and accurate outputs.

 Manage projects and initiatives, as may be required by the reporting senior.

 Contribute in setting basic standards of quality of goods/service to be adhered by the goods/service providers.

 Communicate reports on department and service delivery status on a periodic basis.

 Analyse reports and metrics to identify potential issues and undertakes preventive measures to mitigate relevant operational and business risks.

 Develop and supervises the respective team members, if needed, for undertaking higher responsibilities.

Job Responsibility (cont.)

Years Of Experience

5+ Years of Expereince

Nature Of Experience

Prior experience within the telecommunications industry or a similar fast-paced environment.

Job Band

Sr. Professional

Skills

• Knowledge of contract preparation, review, and administration.
• Vendor relationship management and procurement processes.
• Understanding of legal contract compliance and risk management.
• Proficiency in negotiation strategies and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Financial acumen related to contract budgeting and cost control.
  
  

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant majors or Law

Masters Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant majors or Law

Additional Education

Certifications

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) is recommended.
• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) is recommended.