Contracts & Procurement Engineer

Contract Engineer Location: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Department: Procurement & Contracts Industry : food and beverage manufacturing sector and the agro-food, FMCG, food processing - Job Purpose The Contract Engineer is responsible for managing the complete contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and commercial evaluation through contract award, execution, performance monitoring, amendments, and final closure. The role ensures that contractual activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, procurement procedures, approved budgets, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and service providers to achieve cost efficiency, mitigate contractual risks, maintain compliance, and support the uninterrupted operation of the company's business. Experience Requirements - Minimum 8 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, tendering, commercial evaluation, and contract management. - Demonstrated experience managing the complete contract lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities. - Experience in industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, infrastructure, utilities, or other operationally intensive environments would be an advantage. - Experience managing supply contracts, service agreements, annual rate contracts, maintenance contracts, and contractor-related commercial matters. - Proven experience in vendor negotiations, cost analysis, contract amendments, claims management, and contract close-out. - Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement. Educational Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline. - A postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Materials Management would be an advantage. - Professional training or certification in contract management, procurement, or commercial negotiations is desirable. Technical Skills & Competencies - Contract drafting, review, administration, and lifecycle management. - Tender preparation, bid evaluation, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations. - Procurement planning, strategic sourcing, and vendor management. - Contract risk assessment, claims management, and variation control. - Cost analysis, market benchmarking, and cost optimisation. - Proficiency in SAP or other ERP procurement systems. - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other reporting tools. - Excellent analytical, documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.