Senior Manager (Contract Manager)

Astana International Financial Centre Authority

  • Нур-Султан
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  • 1 д. назад
The AIFC Authority is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Manager (Contract Manager) to lead and oversee contracting services. This strategic role is critical to ensuring the efficient and compliant delivery of Goods, Works, and Services that support AIFCA’s operational and business objectives.Operating under the supervision of the Director of the Procurement Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing contract lifecycle processes, developing internal policies, and ensuring alignment with AIFCA’s regulatory framework and strategic goals.Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and finalize contracts to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business requirements.
  • Lead contract negotiations, ensuring the Company’s interests are protected and risks are mitigated.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to incorporate feedback and ensure clarity in contractual terms.
  • Ensure proper execution, registration, and archiving of contracts in accordance with internal policies.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of all contract-related documentation and correspondence.
  • Manage contracts using electronic workflow systems (e.g., Directum or equivalent platforms).
  • Create and maintain vendor profiles and contract data in the ERP system.
  • Contribute to the development of internal guidelines, instructions, and rules related to contract management.
  • Ensure confidentiality, safety, and compliance in all procurement documentation.
  • Ensure strict adherence to AIFC’s internal policies, regulations, and applicable legislation.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the Procurement Department.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or Management.
  • Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in contract management, procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Professional certifications in Contract Management or procurement-related training are preferred.
Skills and Competencies
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • High level of analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong ethical standards and commitment to professional integrity.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management platforms.
  • Fluency in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is a unique centre on the economic map of the world, combining the best experience and the most modern capabilities of advanced financial centers from New York and London to Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.The AIFC’s mission is to contribute to the sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan and the region, by fostering innovation financial solutions and services by establishing an environment that delivers fair and transparent financial and capital markets, in which individuals and institutions act with integrity.The vision of the AIFC is to become the leading international financial centre in Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Eurasia Economic Union, Western China, Mongolia, and Eastern Europe. Our vision is therefore to become a full service centre with advanced settlement and payment systems, have deep and liquid markets, and where legal and regulatory frameworks are adequate to safeguard the integrity of principal-agent relationships and supervisory functions.We are the first in the region to offer businesses a comprehensive legal regime for attracting, implementing and protecting investments based on the most business friendly AIFC Law based on the principles, norms and precedents of the law of England and Wales and/or standards of the world's leading financial centres.Combining the strategic and support functions of the AIFC, the AIFC Authority (AFCA) is responsible for enhancing its services, facilitating opportunities to position its community and further support their growth potential.Join AIFCA, where innovation, diversity, and financial excellence come together. Be a part of our mission to shape the future of finance in Central Asia and Eurasia.Your career growth and contribution are waiting at AIFCA!

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