Assistant Manager Contracts - UAE Geneal Civil Aviation Authority

Leadership

• Manage the effective achievement of the assigned sectional objectives through the leadership of the Contract Unit, setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, and providing formal and informal feedback and appraisal.
• Enhance core efficiencies and competencies and leverage technologies to maximize performance and widen the scope of the procurement contracts services.

Procurement Contracts

• Identify and mitigate GCAA risk exposure through contract evaluation and negotiation.
• Ensure that all contracts comply with GCAA policies and procedures as well as federal government regulations and interests.
• Manage the bidding process to ensure the process is effective, transparent, and properly governed.
• Manage the development and review of RFP documents in coordination with the concerned business units.
• Manage the development of standards for contracts in conjunction with the legal department.
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and ensure adequacy and completeness of the technical terms.
• Discuss, negotiate, and serve as primary contact during contract negotiations with vendors.

Contract Variation & Termination Management

• Identify and analyze the need for contract amendments when requested by the business units.
• Manage the preparation of variation orders and engage with the required business units as per policy.
• Analyze any damage that might be caused due to contract breaches and recommend technical actions according to performance.

Contract Claims & Disputes

• Manage the review and assessment of claims with the support of the Legal department.
• Verify alternative resolution methods to solve disputes with the vendor mutually.

Policies Systems Processes & Procedures

• Ensure continuous improvement to procurement contracts policy and procedures and direct the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of procurement activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A university degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement contracts function or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, as defined in JD Matrix.