Tendering & Contracts Specialist

Company Overview

A confidential government entity plays a central role in advancing the Saudi Arabian airports sector by managing both domestic and international airports. This organization strives to establish a modern airports network that fosters tourism, improves service quality, and boosts operational effectiveness in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. The focus lies on airport development and expanding investment possibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive tender documentation, detailing precise technical and administrative stipulations.
• Draft clear specifications for requested products or services to ensure accuracy.
• Manage tender schedules diligently, making sure all deadlines are met.
• Lead coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders to clarify tender necessities.
• Set transparent and equitable evaluation benchmarks encompassing quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Perform in-depth assessments of bids and report findings to senior management.
• Engage in supplier negotiations to attain favorable commercial and contractual agreements.
• Prepare conclusive contracts, guaranteeing inclusion of essential terms and conditions.
• Oversee contract implementation, monitoring supplier adherence to agreed terms.
• Regularly assess supplier performance through reviews and deliver constructive feedback.
• Address disputes or challenges during contract fulfillment, aiming for mutually agreeable solutions.
• Maintain thorough documentation of issues and suggest improvement measures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable local and international laws throughout processes.
• Revise tender and contract documents to reflect updates in legislation and regulations.
• Provide training and mentorship to newcomers regarding tender and contract procedures.
• Share expertise internally to uplift overall departmental capabilities.
• Identify and investigate prospective suppliers domestically and globally to satisfy tender requirements.
• Develop and sustain relationships with credible suppliers to facilitate procurement activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, contract management, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hold between 1 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in tendering and contracts management.