My client is a top-tier marine services company based in Qatar. At the moment they are looking to expand their fleet. They are currently looking for a Head of Contracts to head contracts department.

- Works closely with Supply Manager and internal clients to identify contractual requirements and opportunities and thereafter develops and execute strategies for tender and contract award on case by case basis but also considering the companies long term business objectives and the company Business Plan.

- To administer live contracts in support of the various Contract Holders; those will include routine communication with contractor and customer dispute resolution which may include liaising with internal and external lawyers claims and contract closure.

- Contracts will predominantly be of corporate nature in support of the various internal departments including but not limited to: Fleet Operations HR including Facilities Management Finance Legal Public Affairs Vessel Support Operations including warehousing which is part of the Supply Departments core business. The implementation and enforcement of Policies and Procedures which relate to Contracting and Procurement activities and to manage the Local Tender Board Process as appointed Secretary to this body.

- Manages a team of Contract Engineers providing day to day support and guidance to the individuals whilst setting long term tasks and target against which individuals mid-year and end of year performance will be measured. To allocate work to individuals in the team based on their particular strengths the current and planned workload and to ensure the overall workload of the Contracting Department is distributed appropriately.

Requirement:

- ideally degree qualified or a member of a professional body

- vast experience in contracts administration and management