Senior Contracts Specialist

About the role

This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards. Also, responsible to support cross-functional teams, conduct risk assessments and contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes. Accountabilities: Draft, review, and edit contracts using the contract management/builder system and/or Oracle ERP to ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and operational standards.

Edit live contracts to incorporate new legal advice, operational changes, or stakeholder feedback, ensuring version control and audit readiness. Conduct risk assessments for high-impact scopes such as IT systems affecting passenger experience or safety equipment with regulatory implications. Recommend mitigation strategies to user departments, especially for contracts involving critical airport infrastructure like baggage handling systems, airfield maintenance, and security systems.

Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to resolve contract-related inquiries and ensure smooth execution. Support QR initiatives such as ERP Transformation Program and the Target Operating Model (TOM), contributing to strategic contracts and procurement transformation and contract governance. Analyze existing contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance, particularly in categories with high airport-specific spend like FM, Security, and Construction.

Perform quality assurance reviews before execution to maintain consistency with MATAR’s standards and regulatory obligations. Monitor documentation for contracts in major categories such as FM, IT, and Security to avoid delays in execution or renewals. Generate reports on expiring agreements and coordinate with stakeholders for timely renewal or closure.

Assist line manager in negotiations with vendors and clients to finalize contracts that favor QR’s operational and financial interests. Develop and update standard agreements and templates in collaboration with the Contracts Manager and QR Legal. Facilitate contract renewals and extensions using standardized formats to streamline workflows and reduce cycle times.

Incorporate industry best practices and escalate complex issues to the Contracts Manager for resolution. Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

About you

High School Qualification /Vocational Qualification/ Diploma with minimum7 years of job-related experience. Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 6 years of job - related experience. Essential Experience in contracts preparation and administration Knowledge and experience of procurement process and procedure. Proficiency in Contracts Management Software.

Ability to identify and address contract compliance issues. Command of English language. Financial acumen Attention to detail. Preferred Experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, finance, procurement). Familiarity with contract negotiation techniques and vendor/client engagement. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting contract terms.

Ability to analyze and improve contract management processes.