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About Ma'aden

Established in 1997, Ma'aden is a prominent mining and metals company in the Middle East, recognized among the fastest-growing globally. The company is instrumental in developing the mining industry to support Saudi Arabia’s economy by building an integrated mining value chain.

Role Overview

Ma'aden is seeking a Lead Specialist, Contract Services for a full-time position in Al Jubail. This role involves leading complex sourcing and contract management within the Phosphate Business Unit. The specialist will ensure commercial excellence, contract governance, operational continuity, and compliance with Ma'aden's procurement policies, contributing to business objectives by developing sourcing strategies and managing high-value service contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for complex and high-value service contracts, including RFQs, RFPs, BAFO, and award recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations, challenging scopes, cost estimates, pricing structures, and business justifications to deliver value.
• Manage contract amendments, renewals, extensions, and change orders while maintaining governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Provide contractual and commercial advisory support to stakeholders and management.
• Identify commercial, contractual, and operational risks, and develop mitigation plans to protect business continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract utilization, and service delivery effectiveness, driving contract coverage improvement.
• Coach and guide team members to strengthen technical, commercial, and governance capability within Contract Services.
• Prepare executive-level reports, approval notes, negotiation summaries, and management recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in contract services, sourcing, and commercial management.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply, demonstrating their experience in leading complex contract services and sourcing activities.