Senior Contracts Specialist – Procurement

About
Core42, a G42 company, is a leading provider of sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and services. We deliver transformative technology solutions that empower individuals, enterprises, and nations to unlock the full potential of AI. With a mission to accelerate innovation and help our partners achieve ambitious goals, Core42 combines sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and proficient Senior Contracts Specialist – Procurement, to manage Core42’s supply portfolio, ensuring transparency of spending and developing innovative, cost-efficient sourcing & category management strategies with specific responsibility for our growing AI related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts across operations, particularly to support the AI infrastructure business.
• Conduct procurement planning activities and liaise with end users to create an efficient demand plan.
• Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, and improve prices and terms of business with suppliers.
• Create partnership contracts with relevant suppliers and negotiate competitive prices.
• Implement methodologies to improve contract management and maintain a clear view on key business requirements.
• Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers, ensuring professionalism in supplier relationships.
• Review, create, and analyze procurement spend analysis reports to enable efficient procurement.
• Implement best practices for effective ERP and online procurement processes.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on key contracts.
• Build and manage vendor management processes and engage with vendors based on supplier-classification.
• Research and anticipate shifts in suppliers' negotiating power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Estimate risks and apply risk-minimizing techniques.
• Assist in designing the ERP system at the Procurement level.
• Build and strengthen key relationships with internal and external customers.
• Comply with all Group Procurement Policies.

Qualifications
Required Skills / Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of how AI infrastructure is built and maintained.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercials, and cost breakdown.
• Project management skills.
• Expertise in procurement demand planning.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Relevant business/commercial/law or manufacturing/engineering degree.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification, or studying towards it.
• Previous experience in a purchasing team, preferably within an AI or technology environment.
• Experience in supply chain activities including procurement, contracts, and vendor management.
• Experience working with large-scale or government-based organizations with mature systems and processes.

Work Conditions
Join our diverse team of 1100+ employees representing 68 nationalities fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, Passion, and Impact. Our team thrives in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward.

What Working at Core42 Offers

• An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth.
• Outstanding learning and development opportunities through structured training programs.
• A competitive remuneration package with many perks, including annual bonus, healthcare & life insurance, education support, leave benefits, and more.