Group Legal Commercial Manager (Executive)

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Commercial Manager responsible for managing all commercial matters related to procurement. The successful candidate will oversee supplier documentation, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with policies while managing a portfolio of suppliers globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the mining industry.
• At least 10 years of experience in Commercial, Legal, and Procurement roles.
• Strong knowledge of commercial principles.

Responsibilities

• Management of all commercial matters pertaining to Procurement.
• Ensure supplier agreements adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Manage trade compliance requirements for South Africa.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation strategies

Risk assessment

New business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB), Procurement, Supply Chain

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

POSITION : Commercial Manager

LOCATION : Sandown, Sandton

JOB PURPOSE

Management of all commercial matters pertaining to Procurement.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Commercial Manager will be actively involved in the completion and/or review of supplier-facing documents, ensuring they are consistently high quality, industry benchmark, and compliant with process and policy standards.
• Ensure all supplier-facing documents (quotations, proposals, contracts) are developed with alignment to Procurement Projects and Operations, in line with global bundling processes, and drafted according to local and global policies to minimize risk and maximize quality.
• Obtain necessary approvals prior to submission to suppliers and ensure audits are conducted per department requirements.
• Register contracts in the Contract Management System promptly.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers globally, ensuring all commercial matters are addressed timely or escalated appropriately.
• Handle commercial matters such as price escalations, acting as a business partner while coordinating with relevant teams for implementation.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and train end users on compliance, risk, and system requirements.
• Manage Trade Compliance requirements for South Africa.
• Ensure all supplier agreements adhere to company governance policies and procedures.
• Prepare and launch Group tender documents, and collaborate on adjudications with stakeholders.
• Review opportunities for tenders and rebate contracts, and manage related documentation and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB), Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the mining industry.
• At least 10 years of experience in Commercial, Legal, and Procurement roles.
• Strong knowledge of commercial principles, contract management, risk assessment, negotiation strategies, and new business development.
• Experience with procurement tenders and contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel as required.