Contracts and Sourcing Lead

Sendtraffic, A Division Of Atrinsic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the mining industry is seeking a strategic Contracts and Sourcing Lead in Johannesburg. This role involves overseeing the contract lifecycle, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will possess a B Com/B Tech in Supply Chain Management and have at least 7 years of relevant experience in the mining, manufacturing, or explosives sectors. Proficiency in SAP and a strong focus on supplier management are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years' experience in contracts and sourcing experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in supplier management service.
• At least 3 years' experience in people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of contracts, negotiating agreements and ensuring compliance with supply chain policies.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance and support business objectives.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement and mitigate contractual risks.

Skills

Manufacturing

Mining

SAP

SAP Ariba

Contracts

Contract Management

Sourcing

Supplier management

Business Management

People Management

Purchasing management

Procurement

Education

B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

Our client in the mining industry is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Contracts and Sourcing Lead to oversee the full contract lifecycle and sourcing strategy.

Responsibilities

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 % 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 standardised contract templates for seamless integration into SAP, enabling efficient and effective contract lifecycle management.

Requirements

• B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management or similar
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management or related (Advantageous)
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in contracts and sourcing experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in supplier management service
• At least 3 years' experience in people management
• Proficiency in SAP and SAP Ariba experience

Desired Skills

• Manufacturing
• Mining
• SAP
• SAP Ariba
• Contracts
• Contract Management
• Sourcing
• Supplier management
• Business Management
• People Management
• Purchasing management
• Procurement