Position Title: Contract & Commercial Officer
Company Description:
S. Zia-ul-Haq & Sons (Pvt.) Ltd, established in 1918, is a multi-domain company based in Karachi. We provide a wide range of services including Catering, Housekeeping, Janitorial, Camp Management Services, Manpower Supply, Civil Engineering, HVAC, Portable Cabins, and Software solutions. Our company is committed to improving services through rigorous training and upgrading plans, and we are constantly adopting new technologies and practices to enhance the value we provide to our clients. With an ISO 9001: 2000 certification, we are dedicated to customer satisfaction and strive to be a one-stop solution for all customer needs.
Overview:
The Contract & Commercial Officer is responsible for managing contracts and commercial agreements within the organization. This role involves negotiating contracts, reviewing terms and conditions, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The officer will work closely with procurement, legal, and finance teams to optimize supplier relationships and achieve cost savings while mitigating risks.
Key Responsibilities:
· Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
· Ensure contracts are aligned with organizational objectives, legal requirements, and industry standards.
· Maintain a contract repository and track key milestones, deliverables, and obligations.
· Identify opportunities for contract optimization and cost savings.
· Develop commercial strategies to optimize supplier relationships and drive value for the organization.
· Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and pricing to inform commercial decisions.
· Negotiate favorable terms and conditions to minimize risk and maximize value.
· Monitor supplier performance and resolve commercial disputes as needed.
· Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies and procedures.
· Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and partners.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive successful contract outcomes.
· Identify opportunities to streamline contract management processes and improve efficiency.
· Implement best practices and standard operating procedures for contract and commercial management.
· Utilize technology and tools to enhance contract lifecycle management and reporting.
Skills
· Ability to effectively manage contracts and stakeholders
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software
· Knowledge of supply chain management processes
· Strong understanding of legal and commercial principles, including contract law, risk management, and compliance.
· Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
· Market Competitive Salary
· Career Progression Opportunities.
· Transportation provided by Company
· Lunch provided by Company.
Qualifications:
· BBA, MBA (Marketing or Supply Chain Management)
Experience:
· 2-4 years proven experience in contract management, commercial negotiations.
Location:
· Clifton Karachi
Note:
Female candidate are encouraged to apply.
Zia organization was established in 1918 is take delight its 87th years of successful scope. Zia's obligation to supply degree of excellence services Full extent from end to end from Viceroys and Armed Forces of British India to National and Multinational companies operating in Pakistan. Main customers are involved in oil and gas production and exploration, seismic survey, drilling, construction companies, power stations, dams, ships etc. Our piquancy of Willing receive amazing or prodigious mission take us to the deserts of Sindh, hot mountains and remote areas of Baluchistan, difficult terrain of NWFP and Punjab, on shore off shore and coastal areas of Baluchistan, desert of Yemen Republic and off shore of Abu Dhabi. Ever expanding Zia Group has divided its business activities into four divisions in order to provide more professional and focused services. - Catering Division - Engineering Division - General Services Division - Fabrication and Steel works Division Zia Group is imposing to have healthy clientèle largely foreign and multinationals including, British, Irish, Americans, Dutch, French, Greek, Austrian, Chinese, Polish, Swiss, Australian, Malaysian, Singaporean and Korean Companies in Pakistan. Having established offices at major cities of Pakistan, Zia Group is now geared up to reach and serve customers more impressive. Directors of the group are actively involved in preserve object of services at all offices.