Senior Specialist, Contracts

Rosstone Professional Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African professional services firm is seeking a Senior Specialist, Contracts to manage and administer supplier contracts. The ideal candidate must have a BCom degree and over 5 years of contract management experience, especially in mining construction. Responsibilities include formulating sourcing strategies and providing contract management services across multiple business units. This role demands strong skills in contract management and claims management.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree with commercial background is essential.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in mining construction.
• Proven experience in claims management required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts with suppliers.
• Assist in formulating capital sourcing strategies.
• Provide contract management services to multiple business units.

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

Supply chain management

Education

BCom Degree with commercial background

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Senior Specialist, Contracts

PURPOSE

Manage, coordinate and administer contracts with suppliers. Assist Capital Sourcing Manager with formulation of capital sourcing strategies to align with overall SCM strategy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• BCom Degree with commercial background (Essential / Minimum)
• Only South African Citizens
• Extensive contract specialist and claims management experience
• Sufficient contract management experience on a mining construction project, 5 years plus
• Supply chain or related; procurement, contract management experience

MAJOR CHALLENGES

• Providing a contract management service to multiple Business Units, for multiple commodities.
• Continuous pressure exists on continuously improving in terms of cost-effectiveness, innovation and productivity.
• Turnaround times of contract establishment and Statement of Work.
• Maintaining and effectively executing high volumes of users demands and active contracts.

Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems.