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Job summary
A leading company in supply chain management based in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to oversee complex procurement and contract management processes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in contracts and sourcing within the mining or manufacturing industries, along with strong expertise in stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation. This role emphasizes performance monitoring and the development of standardized contract templates for SAP integration, ensuring compliance with supply chain policies.
Qualifications
- 7+ years' contracts and sourcing experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry.
- 3+ years customer service experience.
- 3+ years supplier management service experience.
- 5+ years people management experience.
- Advantageous qualifications in Business management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and management of contracts, ensuring cost‑effective agreements.
- Prepare sourcing plans and ensure contract availability.
- Track contract performance and manage modifications.
- Implement robust contract management processes to reduce risks.
- Foster transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Develop standardised contract templates for SAP integration.
Skills
Education
Tools
Required : B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management or similar 7+ years' contracts and sourcing experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry 3+ years customer service experience 3+ years supplier management service experience 5+ years people management experience Post Graduate Diploma in Business management or related (Advantageous qualifications) 3+ years SAP and SAP Ariba experience (Advantageous technical or professional experience) Responsibilities include : Lead the development and management of contracts by translating complex procurement needs into clear terms and conditions, negotiating favourable agreements, and ensuring cost‑effective, high‑performing contracts with minimal risk of breach.
Ensure % on‑time contract availability by preparing sourcing plans, negotiating and administering contracts in full compliance with supply chain policies and legal standards, and promptly communicating new or revised contracts.
Increase on‑contract spend by actively tracking and monitoring contract performance and compliance, managing modifications, generating detailed contract status reports, and identifying value opportunities and risk mitigation actions.
Minimise contract‑related risks by ensuring contract validity, implementing robust contract management processes, training end users on key terms, addressing supplier performance issues, and maintaining an accurate and up‑to‑date contracts database.
Drive effective stakeholder engagement by anticipating potential contractual issues, responding to enquiries promptly, resolving complex contract‑related matters within agreed timelines, and fostering transparent, collaborative communication.
Ensure ongoing contract validity and alignment with changing internal and external conditions, while proactively identifying and mitigating contractual risks in compliance with legal and operational standards.
Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance, drive value realisation, and support business objectives.
Develop of standardised contract templates for seamless integration into SAP, enabling efficient and effective contract lifecycle management.
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