Contract Specialist

SendTraffic, a Division of Atrinsic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company in Johannesburg is seeking a Contracting Specialist to manage the contracting processes in the mining industry. The role involves executing contracts, monitoring performance, and building strong stakeholder relationships. Candidates must have relevant qualifications (BCom/BTech), CIPS certification, and at least 5 years of contract management experience. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP and SAP Ariba is essential. This position requires on-site travel and supports sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' contract management experience in relevant sectors.
• Must be willing to travel on site.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and SAP Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the contracting process.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance with business processes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

BCom/BTech in Supply Chain or related

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

CIPS Certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

Responsibilities

Our client in the mining industry is dedicated to fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and sustainable workplace. They are seeking a dynamic Contracting Specialist who is ready to grow, contribute, and thrive in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the unit operations plan and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with business processes and drive continuous system improvements.
• Lead the end-to-end contracting process, including negotiation, drafting, execution, and administration.
• Achieve on-time contract availability and increase on-contract spend.
• Monitor contract performance, manage risks, and provide regular reporting.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and resolve contract-related issues promptly.
• Manage supplier performance against SLAs and take corrective action where needed.
• Support budgeting through expenditure tracking, financial analysis, and cost control.
• Ensure SHE standards are implemented, monitored, and maintained.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment (aligned to EE targets), and operational resourcing.
• Support the department's sustainability objectives and ensure environmentally responsible operations.

Requirements

• BCom/BTech in Supply Chain, Procurement, Contracts Management or similar.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management will be advantageous.
• CIPS Certification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) - mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years' contract management experience in the explosives, manufacturing, or mining sectors.
• Must be willing to travel on site.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and SAP Ariba Contracting.

Desired Skills

• SAP
• SAP Ariba

Desired Accreditations

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply