Contract - Category SpecialistMECS Africa • Johannesburg, South Africa
Contract - Category Specialist
MECS Africa • Johannesburg, South Africa
18 hours ago
Job descriptionPost Graduate Diploma in Business management 5 years' contracts experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry. Implement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects, and performance indicators, communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders, and monitoring execution daily. Report on performance by tracking unit outcomes against targets, identifying progress and areas of concern, and submitting them quarterly or as required. Monitor the implementation of unit business processes by monitoring compliance, identifying process anomalies, and executing corrective actions as required. Drive effective utilisation and continuous development of unit systems. Lead and manage the end-to-end contract establishment process by translating complex procurement requirements into enforceable terms, negotiating favorable conditions, minimizing risk, and optimizing performance. Ensure timely and accurate contract execution through effective implementation of strategic contracting plans. Achieve 100% on-time contract availability by preparing sourcing plans and maximizing on-contract spend within the category. Negotiate, draft, and administer contracts in full compliance with supply chain policies and legal requirements, ensuring timely communication of all changes. Increase on-contract spend through continuous monitoring of contract performance, compliance, and necessary modifications. Present regular reports on contract status and compliance, identifying improvement opportunities, and mitigating risks. Mitigate contract risk by ensuring validity, maintaining robust management processes, training end-users, addressing supplier issues, and updating the contract database. Strengthen stakeholder engagement by anticipating issues, responding promptly to inquiries, resolving complex matters within agreed timelines, and promoting contract understanding across all stakeholders. Implement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving spend in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews. Monitor actual expenditure by analyzing financial reports, identifying anomalies or areas of concern, and executing corrective actions. Ensure effective implementation of SHE by delivering comprehensive training, completing training programs, addressing any identified gaps or non-compliance. Monitor SHE performance by establishing clear standards, ensuring timely completion of monitoring activities, and resolving any issues within defined deadlines. Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by facilitating regular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration. Manage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements, monitoring delivery against standards, identifying issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary. Support recruitment of employees in line with the EE targets by participating in interviews and offering structured feedback during the hiring process. Manage workforce resourcing by aligning staffing levels with work demands and assigning resources to meet operational goals. Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department. Ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimising environmental impact.
Required :
- Certification : Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
- System Software MS Office software, SAP, SAP Ariba Contracting
- B Com or B Tech in supply chain, procurement, contracts management or similar
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certified
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