Contracts and Sourcing Lead - supply chain - mining

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Contracts and Sourcing Lead to join the team.  You will manage and direct the team at a strategic level and have in-depth commercial and technical know-how regarding contracts and sourcing (category management).  You must have experience in pricing anlaysis and be able to negotiate pricing.
Mining or petrochemical industry experience is essential.

POSITION INFO:
Required:

• B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management or similar
• 7+ years’ contracts and sourcing experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry
• 3+ years customer service experience
• 3+ years supplier management service experience
• 5+ years people management experience
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business management or related (Advantageous qualifications)
• 3+ yeas SAP and SAP Ariba experience (Advantageous technical or professional experience)

• Lead the development and management of contracts by translating complex procurement needs into clear terms and conditions, negotiating favourable agreements, and ensuring cost-effective, high-performing contracts with minimal risk of breach.

• Ensure 100% on-time contract availability by preparing sourcing plans, negotiating and administering contracts in full compliance with supply chain policies and legal standards, and promptly communicating new or revised contracts.

• Increase on-contract spend by actively tracking and monitoring contract performance and compliance, managing modifications, generating detailed contract status reports, and identifying value opportunities and risk mitigation actions.

• Minimise contract-related risks by ensuring contract validity, implementing robust contract management processes, training end users on key terms, addressing supplier performance issues, and maintaining an accurate and up-to-date contracts database.

• Drive effective stakeholder engagement by anticipating potential contractual issues, responding to enquiries promptly, resolving complex contract-related matters within agreed timelines, and fostering transparent, collaborative communication.

• Ensure ongoing contract validity and alignment with changing internal and external conditions, while proactively identifying and mitigating contractual risks in compliance with legal and operational standards. Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance, drive value realisation, and support business objectives. Develop of standardised contract templates for seamless integration into SAP, enabling efficient and effective contract lifecycle management.