14 794 Contract Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

DESCRIPTION

Amazon, one the world’s leaders in e-commerce, is expanding its Retail business and looking for a smart and ambitious Manager, MVR Vendor Manager based in Riyadh to enable new partnerships with vendors aiming at integrating their product portfolio into Amazon websites.

Come and experience a company that reinvents itself every day and immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, expanding and continuously inventing new efficiencies to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you!

Operating in a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment you will have full responsibility for achieving business objectives. You will need to engage in projects that will drive business growth and help shape the future of Amazon Retail in MENA. We expect that you can work autonomously, think both strategically and tactically, and take full control and responsibility for achieving your goals.

Key job responsibilities
Your objectives will be to build the best possible selection for our customers with the development of partnerships with new vendors. Your job will consist of managing a team prospecting, assessing, recruiting and integrating vendors for Amazon marketplaces.

You will manage a team of Mass Vendor Recruiters: drive the team performance, monitor individual objectives and evaluate performances.

Be a business consultant to new vendors and provide insights and advice for them, being able to deal with different business profiles and sectors.

Help new vendors to integrate their catalogue data into Amazon platform, master Amazon’s internal tools and train vendors on how to use these tools.

Plan, conduct, deliver, and report analyses to understand the performance of recruited vendors

Help to develop and improve recruiting and on-boarding processes, assist in removing any technical blockers and identifying technical improvement areas

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree
– Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
– 6+ years of digital advertising and client facing roles with a focus on data analysis experience
– Experience analyzing data and best practices to assess performance drivers
– Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– 2+ years of mentoring, leading and coaching experience

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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DESCRIPTION

Amazon, one the world's leaders in e-commerce, is expanding its Retail business and looking for a smart and ambitious Manager, MVR Vendor Manager based in Riyadh to enable new partnerships with vendors aiming at integrating their product portfolio into Amazon websites.

Come and experience a company that reinvents itself every day and immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, expanding and continuously inventing new efficiencies to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you!

Operating in a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment you will have full responsibility for achieving business objectives. You will need to engage in projects that will drive business growth and help shape the future of Amazon Retail in MENA. We expect that you can work autonomously, think both strategically and tactically, and take full control and responsibility for achieving your goals.

Key job responsibilities
Your objectives will be to build the best possible selection for our customers with the development of partnerships with new vendors. Your job will consist of managing a team prospecting, assessing, recruiting and integrating vendors for Amazon marketplaces.

You will manage a team of Mass Vendor Recruiters: drive the team performance, monitor individual objectives and evaluate performances.

Be a business consultant to new vendors and provide insights and advice for them, being able to deal with different business profiles and sectors.

Help new vendors to integrate their catalogue data into Amazon platform, master Amazon's internal tools and train vendors on how to use these tools.

Plan, conduct, deliver, and report analyses to understand the performance of recruited vendors

Help to develop and improve recruiting and on-boarding processes, assist in removing any technical blockers and identifying technical improvement areas

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- 6+ years of digital advertising and client facing roles with a focus on data analysis experience
- Experience analyzing data and best practices to assess performance drivers
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of mentoring, leading and coaching experience

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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Overview

The IT Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of vendor relationships within the IT department. This role focuses primarily on budgeting, including cost analysis, forecasting, tracking vendor spend, and ensuring alignment with overall IT budget goals. The specialist works closely with procurement, finance, and IT teams to manage contracts, negotiate pricing, monitor vendor performance, and ensure cost efficiency across technology services and products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and track IT budget
• Collect BOQ, requirements and specifications from IT technical team and write RFPs/RFQs
• Collect proposals, ensure competence and compliance and create financial analysis and facilitate communication with technical team for clarifications
• Prepare and publish PO after compliance with approval hierarchy
• Track PO deliverables, delivery notes, payment terms/approvals and processing
• Track budgets vs actual spent
• Track and manage contract, support and subscriptions renewals for vendors services and report on monthly basis to IT management for review and execution
• Document, track and manage IT Dept Audit, Compliance and Risk requirements
• Review, update and maintain audit artifacts
• Track actions with target date and action owner and drive towards completion of the task assigned
• Regulatory & Business communications/Reporting for any IT services interruptions
• Prepare incident reports with accurate information and adhere to Exchange article guidelines on timeliness of reporting
• Track Tadawul/CMA actions by target date, owner until closure
• Track projects actions and escalations as necessary

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Purchasing

Industries

• Financial Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location: Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.**JOB OBJECTIVE:**Contract Manager within the Legal Contract Management Team for KSA & CA, covering KSA Projects.**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:***1.Contract Law & Contract Drafting*** Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.* Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.* Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.* Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.* Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).**2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management*** Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.* Implementing contract/claim management tools.* Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.* Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.**3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations*** Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.* Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.* Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.* Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.**4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen*** Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.* Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.* Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.**5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes*** Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.* Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.* Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.**6. Financial & Business Acumen*** Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.* Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.* Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.* Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.**1. Contract Law & Contract Drafting*** Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.* Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.* Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.* Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.* Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).**2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management*** Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.* Implementing contract/claim management tools.* Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.* Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.**3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations*** Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.* Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.* Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.* Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.**4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen*** Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.* Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.* Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.**5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes*** Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.* Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.* Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.**6. Financial & Business Acumen*** Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.* Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.* Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.* Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.**7. Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management*** Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities.* Developing and implementing risk management strategies.* Evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms.**8. Delivery & Performance Management*** Managing delivery risks related to international trade (tax, customs, transfer of title).* Coordinating contract performance monitoring with project teams.* Understanding time scheduling and the critical path in project execution.**9. Project, Bid & Capture Acumen*** Managing internal contract-related projects using project management principles.* Defining contract management workflows, KPIs, and governance metrics.* Providing contractual insights throughout the bid lifecycle.**10. Sourcing & Subcontracting Management*** Managing supplier contracts and subcontracting agreements.* Advising teams on contract flow-downs and supplier risk management.* Aligning prime contract management with procurement strategies.**11. Change Management & Continuous Improvement*** Implementing change management strategies in contract processes.* Communicating regulatory changes effectively.* Adopting digital tools and best practices for contract improvement.**12. Communication*** Conveying contract-related matters clearly and assertively.* Escalating issues appropriately and proposing solutions.* Managing internal and external contract-related communication.**13. Deals Well with Complexity*** Simplifying complex contract and legal concepts.* Managing ambiguity and making sound decisions in uncertain scenarios.**14. Engages Stakeholders*** Understanding stakeholder needs and adjusting contract strategies accordingly.* Aligning contract processes with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.**WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS** :* +5 years of relevant experience in In-house Legal, contracts and commercial management in international environment with exposure to FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws and Trade compliance.* Practical experience in KSA legal systems and Laws, Civil Law and Common law and comparative legal practices and exposure to Middle East legal environment.**QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS** :Bachelor or Master Degree in laws (Private Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law) or in Business administration, engineering or similar.**PREFERRED SKILLS:*** Proficiency in English (written & verbal)* Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws, and Trade Compliance* Knowledge of KSA legal systems, Civil Law, Common Law* Contract drafting, negotiation, and management* Ability to ensure coherence between contractual
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Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North–South Railway (NSR), the longest system of its kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.

JOB OBJECTIVE

Contract Manager within the Legal Contract Management Team for KSA & CA, covering KSA Projects.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract Law & Contract Drafting: Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law, drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent, keeping records of negotiations, and analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) to identify risks/opportunities.
• Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management: Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping; implementing contract/claim management tools; managing changes, claims, and disputes to ensure fair resolutions; leading contract/claim process improvements.
• Compliance, Standards & Regulations: Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies; conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments; managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts; collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.
• Intellectual Property & Product Strategy: Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies; negotiating and drafting IP clauses; monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.
• Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes: Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management; managing contract-related processes across international projects; ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies; understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management; identifying cost implications and financial risks; applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.
• Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management: Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities; developing and implementing risk management strategies; evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms.
• Delivery & Performance Management: Managing delivery risks related to international trade (tax, customs, transfer of title); coordinating contract performance monitoring with project teams; understanding time scheduling and the critical path in project execution.
• Project, Bid & Capture Acumen: Managing internal contract-related projects using project management principles; defining contract management workflows, KPIs, and governance metrics; providing contractual insights throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Sourcing & Subcontracting Management: Managing supplier contracts and subcontracting agreements; advising teams on contract flow-downs and supplier risk management; aligning prime contract management with procurement strategies.
• Change Management & Continuous Improvement: Implementing change management strategies in contract processes; communicating regulatory changes effectively; adopting digital tools and best practices for contract improvement.
• Communication: Conveying contract-related matters clearly and assertively; escalating issues appropriately and proposing solutions; managing internal and external contract-related communication.
• Deals with Complexity & Stakeholder Engagement: Simplifying complex contract and legal concepts; managing ambiguity and making sound decisions; understanding stakeholder needs and aligning contract processes with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• +5 years of relevant experience in in-house legal, contracts and commercial management in an international environment with exposure to FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws and Trade compliance.
• Practical experience in KSA legal systems and laws, civil and common law, and exposure to Middle East legal environment.

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor or Master Degree in laws (Private Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law) or in Business administration, engineering or similar.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in English (written & verbal); strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws, and Trade Compliance
• Knowledge of KSA legal systems, Civil Law, and Common Law
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and management; coherence between contractual documents (T&Cs, scope of work, specifications)
• Experience with contracts involving government and semi-government organizations
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks: export control, environmental, health & security policies
• Financial and risk assessment skills (cost estimates, price revisions, contingencies, taxes)
• Understanding of project management and contract lifecycle processes
• Ability to manage disputes, litigation, and legal resolutions

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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Location: Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North -South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it's kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country's critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country's electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force. JOB OBJECTIVE: Contract Manager within the Legal Contract Management Team for KSA & CA, covering KSA Projects. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Contract Law & Contract Drafting Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law. Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent. Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof. Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities. Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts). 2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping. Implementing contract/claim management tools. Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions. Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level. 3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies. Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments. Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts. Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks. 4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies. Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively. Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects. 5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management. Managing contract-related processes across different international projects. Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model. 6. Financial & Business Acumen Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies. Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management. Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks. Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge. 1. Contract Law & Contract Drafting Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law. Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent. Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof. Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities. Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts). 2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping. Implementing contract/claim management tools. Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions. Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level. 3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies. Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments. Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts. Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks. 4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies. Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively. Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects. 5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management. Managing contract-related processes across different international projects. Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model. 6. Financial & Business Acumen Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies. Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management. Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks. Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge. 7. Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities. Developing and implementing risk management strategies. Evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms. 8. Delivery & Performance Management Managing delivery risks related to international trade (tax, customs, transfer of title). Coordinating contract performance monitoring with project teams. Understanding time scheduling and the critical path in project execution. 9. Project, Bid & Capture Acumen Managing internal contract-related projects using project management principles. Defining contract management workflows, KPIs, and governance metrics. Providing contractual insights throughout the bid lifecycle. 10. Sourcing & Subcontracting Management Managing supplier contracts and subcontracting agreements. Advising teams on contract flow-downs and supplier risk management. Aligning prime contract management with procurement strategies. 11. Change Management & Continuous Improvement Implementing change management strategies in contract processes. Communicating regulatory changes effectively. Adopting digital tools and best practices for contract improvement. 12. Communication Conveying contract-related matters clearly and assertively. Escalating issues appropriately and proposing solutions. Managing internal and external contract-related communication. 13. Deals Well with Complexity Simplifying complex contract and legal concepts. Managing ambiguity and making sound decisions in uncertain scenarios. 14. Engages Stakeholders Understanding stakeholder needs and adjusting contract strategies accordingly. Aligning contract processes with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : +5 years of relevant experience in In-house Legal, contracts and commercial management in international environment with exposure to FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws and Trade compliance. Practical experience in KSA legal systems and Laws, Civil Law and Common law and comparative legal practices and exposure to Middle East legal environment. QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :Bachelor or Master Degree in laws (Private Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law) or in Business administration, engineering or similar. PREFERRED SKILLS: Proficiency in English (written & verbal) Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws, and Trade Compliance Knowledge of KSA legal systems, Civil Law, Common Law Contract drafting, negotiation, and management Ability to ensure coherence between contractual

Join to apply for the Legal Contracts Manager role at Thales

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North-South Railway (NSR), the longest system of its kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country's critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country's electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.

JOB OBJECTIVE

Contract Manager within the Legal Contract Management Team for KSA & CA, covering KSA Projects.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract Law & Contract Drafting: Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law, drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent, keeping records of negotiations, and analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) to identify risks/opportunities.
• Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management: Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping; implementing contract/claim management tools; managing changes, claims, and disputes to ensure fair resolutions; leading contract/claim process improvements.
• Compliance, Standards & Regulations: Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies; conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments; managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts; collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.
• Intellectual Property & Product Strategy: Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies; negotiating and drafting IP clauses; monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.
• Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes: Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management; managing contract-related processes across international projects; ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies; understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management; identifying cost implications and financial risks; applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.
• Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management: Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities; developing and implementing risk management strategies; evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms.
• Delivery & Performance Management: Managing delivery risks related to international trade (tax, customs, transfer of title); coordinating contract performance monitoring with project teams; understanding time scheduling and the critical path in project execution.
• Project, Bid & Capture Acumen: Managing internal contract-related projects using project management principles; defining contract management workflows, KPIs, and governance metrics; providing contractual insights throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Sourcing & Subcontracting Management: Managing supplier contracts and subcontracting agreements; advising teams on contract flow-downs and supplier risk management; aligning prime contract management with procurement strategies.
• Change Management & Continuous Improvement: Implementing change management strategies in contract processes; communicating regulatory changes effectively; adopting digital tools and best practices for contract improvement.
• Communication: Conveying contract-related matters clearly and assertively; escalating issues appropriately and proposing solutions; managing internal and external contract-related communication.
• Deals with Complexity & Stakeholder Engagement: Simplifying complex contract and legal concepts; managing ambiguity and making sound decisions; understanding stakeholder needs and aligning contract processes with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• +5 years of relevant experience in in-house legal, contracts and commercial management in an international environment with exposure to FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws and Trade compliance.
• Practical experience in KSA legal systems and laws, civil and common law, and exposure to Middle East legal environment.

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor or Master Degree in laws (Private Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law) or in Business administration, engineering or similar.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in English (written & verbal); strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws, and Trade Compliance
• Knowledge of KSA legal systems, Civil Law, and Common Law
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and management; coherence between contractual documents (T&Cs, scope of work, specifications)
• Experience with contracts involving government and semi-government organizations
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks: export control, environmental, health & security policies
• Financial and risk assessment skills (cost estimates, price revisions, contingencies, taxes)
• Understanding of project management and contract lifecycle processes
• Ability to manage disputes, litigation, and legal resolutions

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.**JOB OBJECTIVE:**Contract Manager within the Legal Contract Management Team for KSA & CA, covering KSA Projects.**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:***1.Contract Law & Contract Drafting*** Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.* Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.* Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.* Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.* Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).**2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management*** Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.* Implementing contract/claim management tools.* Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.* Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.**3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations*** Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.* Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.* Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.* Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.**4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen*** Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.* Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.* Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.**5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes*** Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.* Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.* Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.**6. Financial & Business Acumen*** Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.* Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.* Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.* Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.**1. Contract Law & Contract Drafting*** Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.* Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.* Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.* Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.* Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).**2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management*** Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.* Implementing contract/claim management tools.* Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.* Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.**3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations*** Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.* Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.* Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.* Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.**4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen*** Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.* Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.* Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.**5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes*** Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.* Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.* Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.**6. Financial & Business Acumen*** Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.* Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.* Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.* Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.**7. Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management*** Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities.* Developing and implementing risk management strategies.* Evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms.**8. Delivery & Performance Management*** Managing delivery risks related to international trade (tax, customs, transfer of title).* Coordinating contract performance monitoring with project teams.* Understanding time scheduling and the critical path in project execution.**9. Project, Bid & Capture Acumen*** Managing internal contract-related projects using project management principles.* Defining contract management workflows, KPIs, and governance metrics.* Providing contractual insights throughout the bid lifecycle.**10. Sourcing & Subcontracting Management*** Managing supplier contracts and subcontracting agreements.* Advising teams on contract flow-downs and supplier risk management.* Aligning prime contract management with procurement strategies.**11. Change Management & Continuous Improvement*** Implementing change management strategies in contract processes.* Communicating regulatory changes effectively.* Adopting digital tools and best practices for contract improvement.**12. Communication*** Conveying contract-related matters clearly and assertively.* Escalating issues appropriately and proposing solutions.* Managing internal and external contract-related communication.**13. Deals Well with Complexity*** Simplifying complex contract and legal concepts.* Managing ambiguity and making sound decisions in uncertain scenarios.**14. 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Location: Riyadh, KSA.

Years of Experience: 2-3 years.

Project Duration: 1 year.

Working Arrangement: on-site.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).

Nationalities: Saudi nationals.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Vendor Management Coordinator (Saudi National) to join our team for a 1-year engagement . The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in vendor management within procurement functions , supported by a technical or IT background . The role involves managing vendor relationships, monitoring performance, and supporting procurement processes for technology-related initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Saudi National.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in vendor management or supplier coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and contract compliance.
• Technical background in IT systems and integration, with the ability to coordinate between procurement and technical teams.
• Experience supporting technology procurement processes and managing IT service providers.
• Proficiency in using procurement and vendor management systems.
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data reporting tools.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of vendor relationships, particularly for technical and IT-related services.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs are met.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of technology vendors, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor and report on vendor performance, and escalate issues or risks as needed.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of vendor solutions into existing systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor documentation and communication records.
• Support audits, reviews, and procurement reporting requirements related to vendor engagement.
  
  

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