Contract Management Analyst - Digital Transformation

Emirates Global Aluminium EGA

Dubai

AED 120,000 - 200,000

Job description

Establish and lead the implementation of a supplier management strategy that achieves required quality, delivery, service, and commercial terms from suppliers to rationalize the supplier base and improve the efficiency of the supply chain where possible.
Oversee all aspects of vendor relationship management with critical suppliers, partners, and third parties to effectively negotiate, manage, build long-term relationships, and extract the best value for EGA.
Cultivate vendor relationships according to agreed service levels to enable cross-functional support and enhance customer service and promote open communication channels with vendors, ensuring optimal and efficient services that align with the agreed-upon standards and guidelines.
Regularly provide feedback to the Head of Contract and Licensing Management on vendor performance and activities related to Digital Transformation. Facilitate alignment with established standards and guidelines between EGA and external service providers.
Manage and oversee the resolution of disputes with suppliers, external parties, and internal complaints, implementing effective vendor management practices to maintain smooth operational processes.
Take the lead in contract negotiations to establish enduring and mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers and ensure that procurement contracts provide the best value for the organization.
Create and maintain an updated and categorized database of relevant vendors and vendor-related information to facilitate better alignment of business unit needs with suitable vendors, streamline information, and enable effective budgeting.
Identify and establish business goals that necessitate vendor involvement, preventing duplication of efforts and resource wastage, and ensuring that vendors are selected and contracted strategically to meet business requirements.
Spearhead the development of a contract framework and templates in collaboration with the Legal function and ascertain the use of appropriate contract templates tailored to specific needs.
Provide oversight to the contract development process, adhering to specified requirements, which includes defining or adjusting terms and conditions, contractual obligations, and other elements to assure full compliance.
Scrutinize crucial contract documentation as needed to guarantee clarity regarding scope, requirements, deliverables, and timelines, aligning contract terms with established business needs.
Address escalated issues and offer expert-level advice from a vendor management perspective and respond to all contract-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Thoroughly review invoices to confirm alignment with contractual agreements and submit approved invoices to the Finance department for timely payment, maintaining financial compliance and transparency.