Project Category Specialist

Smart Procurement; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Category Specialist to enhance procurement strategies across South Africa and Botswana. This role is pivotal in driving capital project sourcing, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring procurement objectives are met. You will lead negotiations and foster supplier relationships while utilizing market intelligence to maximize efficiency. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of procurement in a collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in procurement and contract management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing procurement for capital projects.
• Strong understanding of project contracts, particularly NEC3.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing for capital projects and manage supplier negotiations.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and ensure contract alignment.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Contracting Experience

Market Intelligence

Negotiation Skills

Job description

The Project Category Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the implementation of Astron’s Procurement Strategy and Business Plan. This position coordinates the procurement of services and materials across South Africa and Botswana, ensuring the achievement of procurement objectives and targets. The role is integral in providing procurement support for Astron, driving both strategic and tactical capital project sourcing, and leading key procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Capital Project Sourcing: Drive strategic and tactical sourcing for capital projects, overseeing all key phases including stakeholder engagement, strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, and business case presentations.
2. Contract Management: Ensure successful execution of supplier contracts (MSA, NEC, PSC, etc.), including negotiation, award, and post-award relationship management. Extensive project contract experience, particularly with NEC3 contracting, is highly advantageous.
3. Market Intelligence: Drive and support deep market intelligence to support procurement initiatives, ensuring that both efficiency and effectiveness are maximized in the procurement process.
4. Supplier Relationship Management: Foster strong, long-term relationships with suppliers, ensuring that contracts and agreements align with business objectives and performance metrics.
5. Negotiation and Commercials: Lead negotiations with suppliers, ensuring the best commercial terms and incorporating best practices into all contracting activities.

Desired Skills & Experience:

1. Procurement Expertise: Proven track record in managing procurement activities for capital projects, with deep experience in stakeholder management, sourcing strategy, and contract execution.
2. Contracting Experience: Strong understanding of project contracts, particularly NEC3 or similar frameworks. Ability to draft and manage complex agreements.
3. Market Intelligence: Skilled in gathering and analyzing market data to drive informed procurement decisions that enhance project delivery and cost efficiency.
4. Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation capabilities with the ability to secure favorable terms for the organization while fostering positive supplier relationships.

Contract Period: 1 January 2025 to 30 April 2026

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Cape Town

CTC: R650 000 - R1 000 000

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