Contract Specialist

About the role

Yenique Prix Enterprise (YPE), a diversified Ghanaian company active in education, healthcare, food, retail, e-commerce and logistics, is hiring a full-time, on-site Contract Specialist in Accra. The specialist manages the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts across YPE's business units, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and interpret contractual agreements
• Negotiate contract terms with internal stakeholders, partners and vendors
• Maintain organized records of active and archived contracts
• Conduct risk and cost-benefit analyses and monitor contract performance
• Prepare reports for management
• Collaborate with legal, finance, operations and procurement teams
• Improve contract management processes and templates to increase efficiency and reduce risk

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Relevant experience in contract management, legal support, procurement or business administration, preferably in multi-sector or service-focused organizations
• Familiarity with Ghanaian commercial and contract law, and basic knowledge of compliance and risk management

Required skills

• Contract management and drafting, reviewing and tracking of contracts
• Contract negotiation and communication
• Analytical skills to assess risks, pricing, compliance and performance metrics
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with office productivity and contract management tools