Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible to ensure execution of the procurement plan by timely sourcing of deliverables from suppliers such that the value of the contract is maximised without experiencing delays/shortages. Supplier relationship management is crucial for the job holder.

Key Result Areas:

1.Coordinate sourcing project activities, manage schedules, and ensure sourcing deliverables are completed on time by monitoring project progress, addressing potential issues, and coordinate quality controls to ensure deliverables meet requirements.

2.Ensures structured contract meta-data is in place systematically across all contracts, such that effective management reporting can be done.

3.Identify and manage any risks which may impact on a supplier*s service delivery or fulfilment of contract requirements.

4.Provide advice on contract conditions and administration to procurement professionals and stakeholders to support informed decision making and improve future contract outcomes and assess critical situations to overcome delays and blockages.

5.Act as liaison between Procurement team, Legal, internal business stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure that the contract/project is delivered to the required standards.

6.Establish and maintain appropriate stakeholder and supplier relationships to identify and minimize risk, resolve issues as they arise, and maximize the value of the contract.

7.Keep abreast of all legal and regulatory changes that may affect the business across all areas and amend contracts to reflect those changes.

8.Maintaining records and filing systems for future reference on existing and new contracts and ensure any required documentation for transactions is complete as required.

Education Qualification:

a)Bachelor’s degree in a Contract Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or other related fields. (Required)

b)Legal or business administration certificate from a recognized higher education institution. (Preferred)

Work Experience:

a)Minimum 5 years of experience in a Procurement/Legal/Project Administration environment preferred.

b)Proficient knowledge and experience of handling contract matters and identifying contractual risk.

Skills:

a)Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret and analyse data to drive insights and recommendations.

b)Understanding of quality management principles, standards, and practices.

c)Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

d)Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to review complex contractual documents like service-level agreements and commercial agreements