Tender, Contracts and Supplier Relationship Manager (H09): Mining/Manufacturing

Smart Procurement; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Roodepoort is seeking a Tender, Contracts, and Supplier Relationship Manager. This role involves managing the entire tender process, contract administration, and relationships with key suppliers in mining and manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will have a B degree in relevant fields and at least 7 years of experience in procurement, demonstrating strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of working experience in procurement, specifically in mining/manufacturing.
• 2 years in a procurement managerial position.
• Experience with managing tender and contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end tender process for purchases above R500k.
• Handle contract administration of key supplier contracts.
• Foster supplier relationships to meet strategic sourcing objectives.

Skills

Tender Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

B degree in Commercial / Business / Supply Chain / Procurement

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP (MM, FI, PM)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Purpose of the RoleReporting to the National Procurement Manager and based at the Shared Service Centre in Roodepoort, the Tender, Contracts and Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end tender process, contract administration, and supplier relationships across the company and its subsidiaries. This role ensures compliance with procurement policies, drives efficient tender planning and execution, and fosters strong partnerships with key suppliers to support the company’s strategic sourcing objectives within the mining and manufacturing sectors.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Managing and rolling out of a standardised tender process and system throughout the entire company and subsidiaries for purchases of Goods above R500k and recurring Services for longer than 12 months or R100k per month.
2. Tender planning, communication and meetings – internally and externally
3. Contract management of all key supplier contracts and preferred suppliers
4. Supplier Relationship Management
5. Executing procurement policy and implementing plans as directed by National Procurement Manager
6. Monitoring and evaluating Tender and Contracts Specialist activity to ensure internal compliance with company policies and procedures and internal customer relationships compliance.

Qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience required:

• B degree in Commercial / Business / Supply Chain / Procurement or equivalent diploma (3 years minimum)
• CIPS qualification / membership or equivalent e.g. SAPICS will be advantageous.
• At least 7 years working experience in a procuring for the mining/manufacturing environment with 2 years in a procurement managerial position.
• Experience in Managing Tender and Contracts Management processes and Supplier Relationship Management.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE and Mining Charter Scorecards
• Knowledge of the industry in which the various Business Units operates (mining/manufacturing)
• Knowledge of SAP (MM, FI and PM) and advanced Excel knowledge
• Knowledge of SLAs, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Tender Management
• Process and CEP process
• Analytical skills
• Business Acumen
• Networking, Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team player, Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Ability to handle complaints and solve problems
• Strong sense of integrity and ethics

In line with our employment equity goals, preference will be given to AA candidates.