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About the Role

Jeddah Transport Company is seeking a Tendering & Management Senior Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle management process. This full-time role, based in Jeddah and Makkah, Makkah region, involves ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, managing vendor relationships, and monitoring supplier performance. The Senior Manager will proactively identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities within the contract management framework.

Contract Lifecycle Management

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining robust contract regulations, governance policies, and procedural manuals. These frameworks will cover the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and evaluation, ensuring alignment with Saudi Arabian laws and maximizing Local Content requirements. The role also involves establishing and enforcing internal control systems to continuously audit contract compliance and streamline tendering processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle tendering and proposals from suppliers and operators, including RFP issuance, bid openings, technical/financial evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and formal bid closure.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with suppliers and operators, ensuring alignment with legal standards, pricing principles, terms and conditions, and commercial risks.
• Draft official contractual correspondence, manage claims, and lead dispute resolution efforts in coordination with the Legal department.
• Monitor financial obligations, ensure accurate order entry and funding allocation, and verify the execution of contractually allocated dues, invoices, and payment milestones.
• Oversee active contract administration, including scope changes, Change Orders, delivery schedules, and contract amendments.
• Track contract execution, SLAs, and performance timelines to ensure fulfillment of operational and regulatory commitments.
• Maintain a centralized repository for all executed contracts and SLAs, and generate periodic management reports on performance metrics and Local Content compliance.
• Direct the final stages of contract completion, verifying the full satisfaction of commitments, receipts, and deliverables prior to formal administrative closeout.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in tendering and contract management. The role requires a strong understanding of contract lifecycle processes and regulatory compliance, particularly within the Saudi Arabian legal framework.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in developing and implementing contract regulations and governance policies.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills for agreements and contractual correspondence.
• Ability to manage complex tendering processes from RFP issuance to contract award.
• Analytical skills to monitor financial obligations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities for vendor relationships and dispute resolution.
• Attention to detail for ensuring compliance with organizational procedures and local regulatory standards.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position with Jeddah Transport Company, operating in the cities of Jeddah and Makkah. The role involves working closely with various internal departments, including Legal, and managing relationships with external suppliers and operators.