Summary
Zain Group is seeking a Procurement and Contract Management Specialist in Manama, Bahrain. The role leads sourcing and purchasing activities, negotiates supplier contracts, and monitors contract performance, renewals, and expiry dates. It also maintains procurement and contract records, coordinates with requesting departments, and supports audit and policy compliance. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in telecommunications, and knowledge of the Bahrain market.
The posting
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About the Role
To lead the sourcing of goods and services while overseeing the full lifecycle of supplier contracts. This role ensures seamless integration between procurement, logistics, and contract management to deliver compliant, cost effective solutions that meet departmental demands in real-time.
What We Need From You
Lead efforts to competitively procure all goods and services for the company.
• Maintaining an understanding of marketplace trends and pricing, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology roadmaps.
• Ensure standardization in all procurement activities in accordance with the company’s Sourcing and Procurement Policies.
• Responsible for turnkey procurement cycle from supplier’s offers comparison, negotiation, to placing purchase orders
• Responsible for coordinating with requestor departments to ensure documentation provided in accordance with Procurement Sourcing Policies and Process.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are processed in accordance with agreed KPIs
• Ensure requestor departments are made aware of progress and delivery times
• Maintain records of all procurement cycle documentation
• Maintain up-to-date supplier database
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contract terms and conditions to minimize risk and maximize value.
• Ensure standardization in all procurement and contracting activities in accordance with the company’s Sourcing and Procurement Policies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of the procurement cycle, including an organized repository of all active and archived supplier contracts.
• Maintain an up-to-date supplier database and conduct periodic performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
- Monitor contract performance, renewals, and expiry dates to ensure timely action and continuous service delivery.
- Support internal and external audit requirements by ensuring full compliance and proper documentation of procurement and contracting activities.
• Perform any other related duties that may be required or assigned.
Skills and Knowledge
Good knowledge and experience in local market (Bahrain Market).
Knowledge of the Telecommunication industry’s procurement related practices.
Budgeting and Reporting
Cost Management
Oracle System
Relationship Management
Market knowledge
Negotiation skills
Products and services knowledge
Contractual law basics and terminology
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Telecommunications or a relevant field.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in purchasing preferably in Telecom.
Inclusivity statement
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or are deaf) and need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know through the application form.