Manager, Contracts Sub-Contracts (Emirati Talent)

About AL TAIF 

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Responsible for the immediate leadership, guidance and supervision for all assigned contract employees.
•    Facilitate effective implementation of contract responsibilities with program objective requirements.
•    Review contract modifications and proposals for completeness, compliance and accuracy.
•     Ensure that all contract activities are accomplished in accordance with all relevant KPIs.
•    Develop, implement, revise and enforce all quality directives as part of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System program.
•    Advise senior management of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretations of terms and conditions on applicable contracts.
•    Review final contractual documents e.g. purchase orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Service Maintenance Agreements (SMAs) for approval and award, including the incorporation of all necessary terms and conditions.
•    Develop contract templates as well as related business processes and procedures.  
•    Responsible for reviewing all contract related program activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and program objectives.
•    Coordinate and interface with stakeholders to discuss business requirements including the development and submission of reports as well as leading and attending meetings etc.
•    Meet with suppliers and/or vendors to develop and enhance professional business relationships and to build viable supply channels.  
•    Provide oversight on the maintenance of documentation records for all procurements.
•    Monitor procurement and contract performance, recommendations and improvements.
•    Support contract audits and be available to assist in all inspections and reviews.
•    Ensure compliance with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
•    Ensure all high-value property is maintained in a serviceable condition, routinely inventoried and safeguarded.
•    Review the job performance and training of all contract procurement employees to ensure the successful and effective accomplishment of all required tasks.
•    Recommend and provide additional training when determined necessary.

•    Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
•    Perform other duties as required by the Director, Contracts and Procurement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor degree is required, or Equivalent years of Experiences in the same field
•    A minimum of six to eight years of experience supervising, managing, and/or directing contract activities is required.
•    Previous military experience is an advantage.
•    Experience ensuring conformity to procedures, legal requirements and business standards (e.g. ISO) is an advantage.
•    Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contracts is preferred.
•    Experience with contractual provisions and regulations specific to the UAE is preferred.
•    Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software is required.
•    The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.  
•    Have, or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver’s license.
 

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