Contracts And Sourcing Lead - Supply Chain - Mining

Mecs Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African mining firm is seeking an experienced Contracts and Supplier Management Lead to be based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing contracts in the explosives or manufacturing sectors, with a focus on effective supplier relationships and compliance. Key responsibilities include contract development, performance monitoring, and minimizing risks. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and have a proven track record in people management and strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years contracts and sourcing experience in explosives, manufacturing, or mining industry.
• 3+ years customer service and supplier management service experience.
• 5+ years people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of contracts.
• Ensure on-time contract availability by preparing sourcing plans.
• Increase on-contract spend by tracking and monitoring contract performance.
• Minimise contract-related risks by ensuring contract validity.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement in contract matters and issues.
• Ensure ongoing contract validity and alignment with changing conditions.
• Monitor contract performance for compliance and value realization.
• Develop standardized contract templates for SAP integration.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

People management

Customer service

SAP

Contract management

Education

B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

Requirements

• 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+ years SAP and SAP Ariba experience (Advantageous technical or professional experience)

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.