Contract Specialist

Exxaro Resources; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resources company based in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a dedicated Contract Specialist to manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, optimizing contract management performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements like the Mining Charter and B-BBEE. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in supply chain and contract management. This permanent role offers substantial impact within a dynamic team environment while promoting innovation and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Essential proficiency in MS Office and databases.
• Psychometric Assessment and Certificate of Fitness required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle including negotiation.
• Develop sourcing strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Optimize contract management performance and drive cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supply chain management

Contract management

Negotiation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certificate in First Line Management

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Join Exxaro Resources as a Contract Specialist based in Centurion, Gauteng, and play a pivotal role in managing a wide array of contracts. This permanent position offers the exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive source-to-contract lifecycle management services. Your efforts will focus on optimising contract utilization, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and enhancing contract management performance. In this role, you will ensure compliance with the Mining Charter and B-BBEE standards, while supporting the financial management of contracts. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to our supply chain management objectives, promoting functional excellence in a rapidly evolving business environment. Exxaro Resources is committed to fostering a career path centered around innovation, cost‑effectiveness, and adherence to best practices. This role empowers you to shape contracting processes and achieve substantial impact, making Exxaro Resources an attractive employer for ambitious professionals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate in First Line Management (Essential/Minimum)
• 3-5 years of relevant supply chain experience, including procurement and contract management (Essential/Minimum)
• Proficiency in MS Office and various databases and contract management systems (Essential/Minimum)
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning and/or cloud-based procurement solutions such as SAP or Coupa
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Competence in using MS Office Relevant Package (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end contract life cycle, including negotiation, conclusion, and administration, to ensure timely and efficient contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and ensure compliance with category strategies and governance requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to optimise contract management performance and drive cost savings.
• Support compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, such as the Mining Charter and B-BBEE, through active monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual matters, manage supplier relationships, and develop Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Compile and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Information (RFI) documentation, collaborating with technical and commercial specialists.
• Ensure safekeeping and retention of contractual documentation in accordance with Group standards and policies.
• Develop and maintain key supplier agreements, focusing on efficiency gains and identifying opportunities for cost savings through market testing and product substitution.
• Provide effective advice on contract/agreement entitlements, obligations, methods, and quantities to the wider organization.
• Contribute to supplier development, including Local Economic Development, and actively participate in organization planning for procurement activities.