Contract Specialist

Client Introduction In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a globally recognized leader in their industry, distinguished by their commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. As a trusted IT consulting partner, Dautom is supporting their strategic initiatives by connecting them with exceptional talent to drive business growth and transformation. Role: Contract Specialist Job Location: Dubai, UAE Contract: 12 months extendable Notice: Immediate-30 Days About the Role: We are looking for a Contract Specialist to manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and monitoring contracts related to procurement, indirect services, and business operations within the FMCG, F&B, dairy, and poultry industries. Key Responsibilities - Draft, review, and manage contracts with suppliers, vendors, and service providers. - Handle contracts related to facilities management, maintenance, logistics, transportation, manpower, IT, and other indirect services. - Negotiate contract terms, pricing, payment terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and renewal conditions. - Ensure contracts comply with company policies, commercial requirements, and applicable UAE laws and regulations. - Coordinate with procurement, legal, finance, and operations teams for contract reviews and approvals. - Monitor contract expiry dates, renewals, amendments, and termination clauses. - Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. - Maintain contract records, documentation, and a centralized contract database. - Support vendor negotiations and ensure compliance with agreed contractual obligations. - Track contract performance, cost optimization opportunities, and supplier compliance. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. - 4–7 years of experience in contract management, preferably within FMCG, F&B, dairy, poultry, or food manufacturing. - Experience handling supplier agreements, service contracts, procurement contracts, and commercial agreements. - Strength in contract drafting, negotiation, risk assessment, and contract lifecycle management. - Familiarity with SLAs, KPIs, payment terms, liability clauses, and contract renewals. - Experience working with SAP, Oracle, or contract management systems is an advantage. - Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and documentation skills. - Good knowledge of UAE commercial practices and contract compliance requirements.