Vendor and Contract Manager

About the role

E360 Consulting is seeking an experienced Vendor and Contract Manager to manage supplier relationships and commercial contracts across its programs and client engagements. Working closely with program teams, Finance, Procurement and Group Shared Services, the role ensures that external partners deliver quality services, meet contractual commitments and provide value for money. It is a hands-on position with exposure to diverse projects and complex commercial arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the contract lifecycle, from scope definition and commercial review through negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals and closure, in coordination with Procurement, Legal and approval authorities.
• Partner with program teams to define supplier requirements, deliverables, service levels, milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Support vendor sourcing and selection by giving technical and commercial input to Procurement-led tenders, evaluations and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants and service providers, resolving issues promptly.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, SLAs and KPIs, and coordinate reviews and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate vendor and contract records, tracking key dates, obligations, renewal deadlines and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor contract expenditure, validate invoices against deliverables and manage milestone payments.
• Identify and escalate contractual, commercial and supplier risks such as scope changes, delays, disputes and cost overruns.
• Apply Group procurement policies, approved contract templates and governance requirements, working with Shared Services on improvements.
• Use Oracle procurement and contract management modules to maintain records, support workflows and produce management reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in contract management, vendor management or procurement, including responsibility for commercial service agreements.
• Proven experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts with legal and procurement stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers and contracts simultaneously in a project-based or consulting environment.
• Working knowledge of UAE commercial and procurement practices.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Strong practical experience with Oracle procurement modules (Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement Contracts).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, including contract tracking, spend analysis and management reporting.
• Negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with sound commercial judgment and attention to detail.