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About the Role

Bureau Veritas is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to oversee contract management functions across the KSA and Bahrain regions. This role is responsible for managing the entire contract lifecycle, from pre-award negotiations and drafting through to execution and close-out. The Contracts Manager will ensure all contractual agreements are commercially sound, legally compliant, and strategically aligned with organizational objectives, while effectively mitigating risks and maximizing value for the company.

This position focuses on the execution and support of contracting processes, owning the contracting function end-to-end, including policy development, setting standards, execution, and driving continuous improvement. The role involves reviewing, negotiating, and drafting a wide range of contracts, including complex and high-value engagements, and establishing robust contracting policies, playbooks, and standard templates for the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales Heads, Commercial, and Business Line teams across KSA and Bahrain to manage the full contracting lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, commercial, operational, and compliance risks in customer and supplier agreements.
• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts, including handling deviations and exceptions to tenders, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Assess new scopes of services and projects to ensure appropriate terms, liabilities, and risk allocations are embedded from the outset.
• Ensure compliance with Bureau Veritas internal policies, global legal standards, and applicable local regulations in KSA and Bahrain.
• Support the consistent application of contracting standards across all business lines and locations.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance (including Tax), HSE, Procurement & Sourcing, and Operations teams to ensure risks are properly addressed before contract execution.
• Support commercial decision-making by balancing legal risk, business priorities, and client expectations.
• Manage and oversee contract records in Bureau Veritas contract management databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support the management of informal claims, disputes, or contractual issues, escalating to the Legal Department where required.
• Conduct post-award contract reviews, support contract closure activities, and follow up on remedial action plans.
• Deliver or support training sessions and workshops on contracting standards, processes, and risk awareness.
• Conduct periodic contracting audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in contracting efficiency and risk management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Candidates without a law degree must hold relevant professional certifications in contract management, commercial law, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or a related function within the TIC, oil & gas, engineering, or professional services sectors.
• Proven experience in developing contracting policies, standard templates, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience supporting tenders, bids, and major proposal processes.
• Solid understanding of commercial risk management, contract lifecycle management, and regional regulatory requirements in KSA and Bahrain.

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with a practical, business-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is essential.
• Proficiency in Contracting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, and possessing strong Business Acumen.

Work Environment and Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, within the Riyadh Region of Saudi Arabia, and will cover operations in both KSA and Bahrain. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.