Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Isilumko Staffing (Jhb); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing (Jhb) is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Specialist to lead complex contracting activities for a 2-month engagement in Sandton. The role covers negotiations, administration and risk management across a portfolio of contracts.

You will drive value realization through full contract lifecycle governance and stakeholder alignment. The ideal candidate brings 11+ years' related experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 11+ years' experience in contracts, procurement or complex contract management.
• Strong contract negotiation, administration and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communications and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of contractual risk, compliance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract establishment, negotiations, administration and management.
• Monitor contract performance against objectives.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and breaches.
• Maintain contract databases and registers.
• Prepare weekly reports on contract status and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Governance

Reporting

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Location: Sandton
Contract: 2 Months

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Contracts & Procurement Specialist to lead and execute complex contracting activities across a portfolio of contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for contract negotiations, administration, performance monitoring, risk management and ensuring value realization throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex procurement requirements into effective contract terms and conditions.
• Lead contract establishment, negotiations, administration and management.
• Ensure contracts remain compliant and relevant to changing business and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage contractual risks, issues and potential breaches.
• Monitor contract performance against agreed commercial objectives and supplier commitments.
• Prepare, negotiate and amend contracts in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Maximize on contract spend and identify opportunities to reduce contract management costs.
• Communicate new and amended contracts to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly reports covering contract status, productivity, compliance and amendments.
• Resolve complex queries relating to contract terms, conditions and processes.
• Maintain accurate contract databases and registers.
• Monitor and address supplier performance issues.
• Ensure end users understand and comply with contractual terms and conditions.
• Conduct compliance audits and assessments where required.
• Prepare audit reports and elevate identified risks and triggers appropriately.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply effective SHE and risk management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and personal development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 11+ years of relevant experience in contracts, procurement and/or complex contract management.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation, administration and supplier management.
• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Sound understanding of contractual risk, compliance and governance.
• Strong report writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work strategically while managing complex contractual matters.
• Professional certification/membership: Not required.

Key Competencies

• Business & Commercial Leadership
• Strategic Leadership
• Partnership & Stakeholder Leadership
• People Leadership
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Risk Management
• Self-Mastery