CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Location: Sandton
Contract: 2 Months

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Contracts & Procurement Specialist to lead and execute complex contracting activities across a portfolio of contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for contract negotiations, administration, performance monitoring, risk management and ensuring value realisation throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex procurement requirements into effective contract terms and conditions.

• Lead contract establishment, negotiations, administration and management.

• Ensure contracts remain compliant and relevant to changing business and regulatory requirements.

• Identify, assess and manage contractual risks, issues and potential breaches.

• Monitor contract performance against agreed commercial objectives and supplier commitments.

• Prepare, negotiate and amend contracts in line with company policies and legal requirements.

• Maximise on-contract spend and identify opportunities to reduce contract management costs.

• Communicate new and amended contracts to relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare weekly reports covering contract status, productivity, compliance and amendments.

• Resolve complex queries relating to contract terms, conditions and processes.

• Maintain accurate contract databases and registers.

• Monitor and address supplier performance issues.

• Ensure end users understand and comply with contractual terms and conditions.

• Conduct compliance audits and assessments where required.

• Prepare audit reports and escalate identified risks and triggers appropriately.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Apply effective SHE and risk management practices.

• Drive continuous improvement and personal development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

• 11+ years of relevant experience in contracts, procurement and/or complex contract management.

• Strong experience in contract negotiation, administration and supplier management.

• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

• Sound understanding of contractual risk, compliance and governance.

• Strong report writing, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work strategically while managing complex contractual matters.

• Professional certification/membership: Not required.

Key Competencies

• Business & Commercial Leadership

• Strategic Leadership

• Partnership & Stakeholder Leadership

• People Leadership

• Continuous Process Improvement

• Risk Management

• Self-Mastery

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly via the job advertisement.

Alternatively, send your updated CV to:
mackaylar.kettledas@islimko.co.za