Vendor And Contract Manager

About the Role

E360 Consulting is seeking an experienced Vendor & 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, you will help ensure that external partners deliver quality services, meet contractual commitments and provide value for money. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to diverse projects, complex commercial arrangements and the opportunity to strengthen vendor performance as the business grows.

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 relevant approval authorities.
• Partner with program teams to define supplier requirements, deliverables, service levels, milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Support vendor sourcing and selection by providing technical and commercial input to Procurement-led tenders, evaluations and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants and service providers, ensuring clear expectations and timely resolution of issues.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service-level agreements and key performance indicators; coordinate reviews and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate vendor and contract records, tracking key dates, obligations, renewal deadlines and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance and program teams to monitor contract expenditure, validate invoices against agreed deliverables and manage milestone payments.
• Identify and escalate contractual, commercial and supplier risks, including scope changes, delays, disputes and potential 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 reliable records, support workflows and produce management reports.

Qualifications:

• 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 in coordination with legal and procurement stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers and contracts simultaneously in a project-based or consulting environment.
• Strong practical experience with Oracle procurement modules, such as Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier Management and Procurement Contracts.
• Working knowledge of UAE commercial and procurement practices.
• Ability to translate project requirements into clear contractual deliverables, service levels and payment milestones.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with sound commercial judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, including contract tracking, spend analysis and management reporting.
• Excellent written and spoken English.