Contracts Officer

Job description / Role

Contracts Officer – Doha

CLIENT

Linum Consult’s client is a major international company. They are currently seeking a Contracts Officer to be based in their Doha office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing contract management plans to anticipate lifecycle needs and compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with procurement objectives
• Establishing procedures for contract management during the negotiation phase to ensure readiness for effective implementation and monitoring post-contract signature
• Creating and maintaining a schedule for periodic contract reviews to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of contracts, identifying potential areas for improvement
• Executing the preparation and evaluation of RFPs, ensuring that proposals are assessed fairly and transparently against established criteria
• Negotiating payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract conditions with selected suppliers, drafting final contracts in collaboration with relevant departments
• Handling the vetting process for potential suppliers to ensure they meet the selection criteria effectively.

• Degree qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar subject
• At least 8 years’ experience in similar roles in large companies, with a minimum of 3 years in positions of increasing managerial responsibilities
• Strong collaborative and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with key stakeholders, senior executives, and external partners
• Fluent in English and preferably Arabic as well
• Currently working in Doha, with a good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture & working environment.

About the Company

Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation.

All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.