Contract Manager (6 month Contract) – Polokwane, Limpopo – IS0W3X8R79M
| Location | Polokwane-Limpopo, South Africa |
| Date Posted | October 5, 2022 |
| Category |
Management
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | ZAR |
Description
Contract Manager (6 month Contract) - Polokwane, Limpopo - IS0W3X8R79M
Our Client requires the service of a Contract Manager.
POSITION: 6 Month Contract
COMMENCEMENT: As soon as possible
Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position:
Negotiate and manage purchasing contracts.
General:
· Liaise with stakeholders to identify opportunities for new purchasing contracts, gathering information and doing market research on areas of contracts portfolio.
· Develop procurement strategies.
· Manage the tender and contracts award process for new contracts and contract renewals to ensure that group purchasing contracts offer best value.
Desired Experience & Qualification
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management or equivalent
· A minimum of five years’ experience in a corporate procurement environment.
· Structuring of business transactions and advising on procurement strategy.
· Thorough understanding of the relevant business processes.
· Thorough understanding of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework.
· Sourcing and negotiations skills.
· Supplier evaluation experience.
· High degree of problem-solving ability.
· Planning and organising skills.
· Ability to meet demanding deadlines.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills.
· Strong customer service focus.
· Interpersonal skills.
· Attention to detail.
· E-procurement knowledge.
· Demonstrated computer literacy – Intermediate to Advanced level
· Valid SA Driver’s license and own reliable transport
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Manage all procurement services relevant to allocated contracts portfolio improving efficiencies, reducing total cost of ownership and tracking supplier performance.
· Manage allocated contracts with suppliers with a special focus on cost savings and quality of service.
· Liaise with customers and suppliers in a professional and efficient manner.
· Ensure compliance with Company’s policies, procedures and standards focusing on standardization of processes.