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Contract Administrator (Tender) – Abu Dhabi Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at TÜV SÜD
Title: Contract Administrator (Tender) – Abu Dhabi
Company: TÜV SÜD
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Your Tasks
Job Description -Tender Administrator
Contract Administration (Pre‑Approval Scope)
- Review, validate, and clear contracts, amendments, addenda, and related documents prior to submission for approval and signature.
- Provide functional guidance and quality control over contract drafting and reviews performed by the Contract Administrator.
- Draft and negotiate complex or non‑standard contracts when required.
- Review and refine contractual documents to ensure alignment with approved templates, risk appetite, and governance requirements.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are incorporated prior to approval.
- Coordinate contract reviews with Legal Counsel, ensure legal comments are addressed, and align final contractual positions.
- Prepare complete, approval‑ready contract packages and summaries for submission to authorized signatories.
Tendering Support
- Support tendering and bid processes from a contractual and compliance perspective.
- Review tender documents to identify contractual risks, commercial issues, and deviations.
- Prepare and/or review contractual clarifications, deviation schedules, and draft contractual responses.
- Coordinate Legal Counsel input on tender‑related contract terms when required.
- Support post‑tender and pre‑award contractual discussions under management direction.
Contract Monitoring, Tracking & Reporting
- Oversee and validate the contract monitoring register maintained by the Contract Administrator, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure contract expiry tracking is in place and that timely notifications are issued to the execution team to support renewals, extensions, or close‑out actions.
- Review the status of contracts under processing and highlight delays, bottlenecks, or resourcing constraints.
- Monitor contract processing lead times (from receipt to signature) and escalate trends or risks when required.
- Review and approve contract dashboards and reports prior to circulation.
- Provide verified contract data to the execution team upon request, including:
- Number of active contracts
- Status of contracts under processing
- Upcoming contract expiries
- Contract throughput and lead‑time information
Documentation & Contract Control
- Ensure contracts submitted for signature are complete, accurate, and approval‑ready.
- Oversee the compilation, indexing, and archiving fully executed contracts.
- Ensure finalized contracts are circulated to relevant internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accountability for document control discipline and compliance standards, without performing routine filing activities.
Your Qualifications And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Law or a strong legal background.
- 5+ years of experience in contract administration, drafting, and negotiation.
- Experience in the Middle East, with familiarity with regional contracting practices.
- Experience coordinating with in‑house or external Legal Counsel.
- Strong understanding of contractual governance, approval workflows, and risk management.
Your Key Competencies
- Strong contract drafting and review capability
- Sound legal and commercial judgment
- Ability to interpret and apply legal advice effectively
- Strong contract tracking and reporting discipline
- Effective stakeholder coordination and communication skills
- High attention to detail and document accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Paid vacation and leave benefits.
- A safe and inclusive workplace that values teamwork, innovation, and professional excellence.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? No problem – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Work Area: Others
Country/Region: United Arab Emirates
Job Location: Abu Dhabi
Working Model : Onsite
Employment Type: Full time / regular
Company: TÜV SÜD Middle East LLC
Org Unit Code: BM
Requisition ID: 5965