Contract Specialist

Company Description Yenique Prix Enterprise (YPE) is a diversified Ghanaian company operating across education, healthcare, food, retail, e-commerce, and logistics through brands such as YP Lingua, YP Grab & Go, YP Store, YP Clinic, and YP Express. The organization combines commercial growth with a strong social impact mission, creating opportunities and providing voluntary services to communities. YPE initiatives include free language classes for charity, free healthcare for underserved people, nationwide free delivery, and complimentary drinks with food orders. The company is committed to building sustainable businesses that create value while making a positive difference in society, offering team members the chance to contribute to both business success and community wellbeing.
Role Description The Contract Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Accra, responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts across YPE’s business units. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contractual agreements to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The Contract Specialist will negotiate contract terms with internal stakeholders, partners, and vendors, and maintain organized records of active and archived contracts. Day-to-day tasks include conducting risk and cost-benefit analyses, monitoring contract performance, preparing reports for management, and collaborating with legal, finance, operations, and procurement teams to support sound decision-making. The role also contributes to continuous improvement of contract management processes and templates to enhance efficiency and reduce organizational risk.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Contract Management and Contractual Agreements skills to oversee drafting, reviewing, tracking, and administration of diverse contracts.
• Candidates should possess Contract Negotiation and Communication skills to engage effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and partners and to secure favorable, clear, and fair terms.
• Candidates should possess Analytical Skills to evaluate risks, pricing, compliance requirements, and performance metrics and to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Candidates should possess attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple contracts, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Relevant experience in contract management, legal support, procurement, or business administration, ideally within multi-sector or service-focused organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with Ghanaian commercial and contract law, and basic understanding of compliance and risk management principles.
• Proficiency with office productivity and contract management tools, and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional, impact-driven environment.

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