Contracts and Sourcing Lead

Our client in the mining industry is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Contracts and Sourcing Lead to oversee the full contract lifecycle and sourcing strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• 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 100% 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 standardised contract templates for seamless integration into SAP, enabling efficient and effective contract lifecycle management.

• B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management or similar.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management or related (Advantageous).
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in contracts and sourcing experience in explosives, manufacturing or mining industry.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in supplier management service.
• At least 3 years' experience in people management.
• Proficiency in SAP and SAP Ariba experience.