Contracts Specialist

Job Description:

Contracts Specialist

Doha, Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to perform contract administration assignments.

What You Will Be Doing
• Responsible for procurement of goods or services for client corporate functions.
• Ensure that client secures the best deals for materials and services obtained.
• Prepare and assist with project-related contracts ensuring alignment with respective project's needs.

Tendering:
• Liaise and communicate with client relevant departments on materials or services required to deliver the scope of work and fulfill the client needs, including consultant/contractor/construction materials etc.
• Implement standardized tendering methods for project procurement, using standard templates, tools and documents that facilitate tender preparation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate vendor database (contractors, suppliers, consultants): ensure database reflects latest information on pricing, delivery time and resources.
• Manage end-to-end RFP process -from bid scoping, bid conditioning and evaluation (technical and commercial), shortlisting/selection to award.
• Prepare Invitation letter in case of pre-qualification and/or shortlisting for tender Issues at client.
• Assist with the preparation of tender documentation with guidance and assistance from relevant departments advising on the most suitable contracting strategy given the scope of work.
• Prepare contract documentation to ensure clarity of scope and requirements for deliverables and timing in line with client objectives, draft contract agreements with the most compatible legal and commercial terms.
• Issue documents/contracts for review by Manager, C&P Corporate.
• Draft responses to tender queries which relate specifically to contractual, commercial and financial aspects of the tender agreement.
• Recommend vendors based on bids along with vendor scorecards.
• Create and maintain list of Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers and their performance scorecards.
• Collect feedback from relevant departments on supplier/ service performance.
• Assist in negotiation with contractors to ensure highest quality service at the most effective price.