Contracts Buyer

Job Specification

Our client is looking for a Contracts Buyer to join their team

Responsibilities

• Drafting of contract agreements and relevant SLA’s, including terms and conditions as well as detailed pricing schedules for services and/or commodity purchases of high risk / value and ongoing nature
• Ensuring that all contracts adhere to Contract Law principles and are executed ethically and with minimal commercial risk
• Reviewing the performance of suppliers according to the Contracts and SLA’s in order to measure and manage Supplier Performances and Contracts
• Issuing Procurement Tenders; negotiating; evaluating and finalising Contracts with suppliers to obtain maximum savings, value add and return on investment
• Identify frequently purchased commodities in order to convert these to long-term contracts to optimise business processes and add value to the Supply Chain
• Address internal customer queries/complaints with regards to suppliers or services rendered by suppliers
• Ensure a full audit trail regarding all procurement decisions and actions
• Report writing and submission of reports to the Procurement Steercom Committee
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Supply Chain policies and procedures
• Client liaison, which includes arranging and attending regular meetings on site

Minimum Requirements

• Have a commercial tertiary qualification
• Have in excess of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain environment
• Knowledge of Procurement policies and procedures
• Mining industry experience will be an added advantage
• JD Edwards experience will be an added advantage
• Planning, organisation and negotiation skills
• Contract writing; Contract Administration and Management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Sound report writing skills
• Computer literate
• Be fully conversant in English