Contract Specialist X2

Join Exxaro Resources as a Contract Specialist based in Centurion, Gauteng, and play a pivotal role in managing a wide array of contracts. This permanent position offers the exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive source-to-contract lifecycle management services. Your efforts will focus on optimising contract utilization, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and enhancing contract management performance. In this role, you will ensure compliance with the Mining Charter and B-BBEE standards, while supporting the financial management of contracts. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to our supply chain management objectives, promoting functional excellence in a rapidly evolving business environment. Exxaro Resources is committed to fostering a career path centered around innovation, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to best practices. This role empowers you to shape contracting processes and achieve substantial impact, making Exxaro Resources an attractive employer for ambitious professionals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate in First Line Management (Essential/Minimum)
• 3-5 years of relevant supply chain experience, including procurement and contract management (Essential/Minimum)
• Proficiency in MS Office and various databases and contract management systems (Essential/Minimum)
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning and/or cloud-based procurement solutions such as SAP or Coupa
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Competence in using MS Office Relevant Package (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contract life cycle, including negotiation, conclusion, and administration, to ensure timely and efficient contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and ensure compliance with category strategies and governance requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to optimize contract management performance and drive cost savings.
• Support compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, such as the Mining Charter and B-BBEE, through active monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual matters, manage supplier relationships, and develop Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Compile and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Information (RFI) documentation, collaborating with technical and commercial specialists.
• Ensure safekeeping and retention of contractual documentation in accordance with Group standards and policies.
• Develop and maintain key supplier agreements, focusing on efficiency gains and identifying opportunities for cost savings through market testing and product substitution.
• Provide effective advice on contract/agreement entitlements, obligations, methods, and quantities to the wider organization.
• Contribute to supplier development, including Local Economic Development, and actively participate in organization planning for procurement activities.