About the Role

ASMO is seeking an IT Contract Analyst to manage contractual relationships with IT vendors and service providers. This contract role, based in Saudi Arabia, focuses on ensuring efficient negotiation, execution, and management of IT contracts while mitigating legal and financial risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with IT vendors, ensuring alignment with ASMO’s policies, legal requirements, and business needs.
• Draft and review various contract documents, including master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Participate in vendor selection by assessing capabilities, conducting due diligence, and evaluating proposals; analyze vendor contracts, pricing models, terms, and conditions for compliance, value, and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, regulatory requirements, and ASMO’s internal policies.
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations and SLAs, addressing any deviations or non-compliance issues.
• Identify and assess contractual risks such as intellectual property rights, data security, indemnification, and liability.
• Collaborate with legal teams to mitigate risks, resolve disputes, and negotiate settlements when necessary.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications, clarifications, and conflict resolution.
• Monitor and track contract-related financials, including vendor payments, invoicing accuracy, and expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate favorable pricing, and optimize contract terms to achieve financial objectives.
• Maintain accurate contract records, including documents, amendments, and correspondence.
• Prepare and present contract-related reports, metrics, and updates to the IT Planning Manager.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to develop and maintain a quality-driven preferred supplier list.

Required Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in IT contracting or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of rules, procedures, principles, and practices within IT contracting.
• Ability to selectively extract, verify, and compile objective and measurable data.
• Proficiency in determining courses of action based on established principles and modifying existing processes and methods.

Contract Management Focus

The role holder will apply their expertise to manage IT contracts efficiently, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This involves a proactive approach to vendor relationships and financial oversight within the contracting framework.

Reporting and Collaboration

This position involves regular reporting to the IT Planning Manager and close collaboration with the Sourcing Manager to enhance supplier relationships and contract effectiveness.

Work Type

This is a contract position based in Saudi Arabia. Salary details will be disclosed during the recruitment process.