Head of Commercial Contracts

About the role

The Head of Commercial Contracts is responsible for managing, developing and controlling procurement and contractual activities for End User Directorates in line with ADNOC policies, procedures and Delegation of Authority. The role ensures that all acquisition requests, tendering processes and contract executions are delivered timely, cost‑effectively and in full compliance with corporate standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate acquisition requests, prepare bidders lists, obtain expressions of interest, and develop tender strategies.
• Manage the end‑to‑end tendering process, ensuring timely award and adherence to procurement cycle‑time KPIs.
• Oversee contract amendments, cap enhancements, variations, change orders and claims, guaranteeing compliance with contractual terms.
• Ensure contracts are signed according to the Delegation of Authority and tracked in the ERP system throughout all stages.
• Liaise with contractors and end‑users on contract clauses, interpretation and issue resolution.
• Negotiate contracts, amendments and variations to achieve optimal price‑quality balance.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, recommending solutions aligned with company strategy.
• Participate in the development and update of tender and contract policy guides, standards, and manuals.
• Maintain continuous communication with user divisions, contractors and internal teams to monitor progress and resolve issues.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing commercial contracts and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with ADNOC policies, Delegation of Authority and ERP contract tracking.
• Strong ability to coordinate with end‑users, contractors and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and risk‑assessment capabilities.
• Knowledge of tendering procedures, contract amendments and variation management.

Required skills

• ERP systems