Senior Contract Administrator

Our client in the Manufacturing and engineering Sector based in the Middelburg area is currently looking to employ a Senior Contract Administrator.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Responsibilities:

• Identification, compilation and implementation of Contracts and PLA’s through liaison with internal clients and external Suppliers.
• Daily processing of Purchase Requests to Purchase Orders.
• Sourcing of potential Suppliers that can supply items or provide services and requesting them to quote on provided scope of work or item description.
• Evaluation and adjudication of quotations submitted by Suppliers
• Negotiations with Suppliers on commercial terms including but not limited to price, payment terms, quality, lead time etc.
• Expediting of all outstanding orders.
• Handling of Creditors queries.
• Administration related to handling of Contracts and PLA's.
• Filing of all documentation related to administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification; must have grade 12 with a Diploma/higher certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of handling Contracts/PLA's and Buying experience in an administrative role.
• Organizing skills in an administrative role and effective time management.
• Must be able to plan and organize to ensure timely handling of tasks.
• The Incumbent must be able to interact with suppliers through being assertive but professional.
• The incumbent must possess negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail is needed in the handling of all tasks.
• Must be able to deal with conflict situations.
• The incumbent must be able to comprehend complex situations and find solutions to problems.
• The incumbent must have strong administration skills.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.