Contract Specialist (FTE EXPR)

SUMMARY:
The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist for a 6-month fixed term contract for our client in Centurion in Pretoria.

 

To manage, coordinate and administer contracts with suppliers.

To assist the Manager, Group Contracts and Procurement with improving contract coverage and achieving commercial saving...

POSITION INFO:
The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist for a 6-month fixed term contract for our client in Centurion in Pretoria.

 

To manage, coordinate and administer contracts with suppliers.

To assist the Manager, Group Contracts and Procurement with improving contract coverage and achieving commercial savings.

 

Providing a contract management service to multiple Business Units, for multiple commodities.

Continuous pressure exists on continuously improving in terms of cost effectiveness, innovation and productivity.

Turnaround times of contract establishment and Statement of Work.

Maintaining and effectively executing high volumes of users demands and active contracts.

 

We require your 5 Yearsâ?? work Experience in the following:   

• Supply chain
• Procurement
• Contract management
• Adept in working with MS Office and various databases
• Contract management systems
• Enterprise Resources Planning and/or Cloud based procurement solutions (e.g. SAP MM, Coupa)

 

Minimum educational level:                                                      

• B Eng Engineering Degree

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile and manage contracts with service providers
• In conjunction with internal stakeholders, ensure that all relevant category strategies and governance requirements are met
• Negotiate, conclude and administer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle
• Evaluate contractual terms and condition and provide recommendations
• Responsible for the proactive management of contract lifecycle milestones for a portfolio of contracts
• Evaluate contract stipulations and provide recommendations
• Communicate and ensure adherence to contractual rights and obligations
• Record and monitor contract compliance and renewal applications
• Investigate the need for contract extensions and terminate contractual relationship upon completion if required
• Obtain approval for relevant contracts and documentation in line with governance requirements and departmental budgetary stipulations
• Responsible for safekeeping and retention of contractual documentation in accordance with Group standards and policies
• Manage the end to end contract management process
• Develop and implement contracting portfolio project plans
• Develop, socialise and implement contracting strategies
• Ensure all contracting plans incorporate and address Social and Labour
• Plans (SLPâ??s), Mining Charter and BBBEE preferential procurement objectives
• Compile tender documentation, issue Request for Quote (RFQ), adjudicate tenders in collaboration with technical and commercial specialists
• Ensure guidance and planning to contract modifications, price adjustments and contract close out
• Communicate and ensure adherence to contractual rights and obligations
• Contribute to supplier development including Local Economic Development
• Develop and maintain key supplier agreements with a continuing focus on efficiency gains
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through product substitution, market testing, or other means
• Actively participate in organisation planning as it relates to procurement activities
• Maintain a database of supplier information and continuously ensure that integrity and quality of data are relevant and of required standard
• Support on-boarding of new suppliers and manage supplier relationships
• Proactive engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders related to contractual matters, i.e. disputes, claims, performance etc.

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