Contracts Manager - Richards BayJob SummaryProfile RequirementsDegree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Law or category relevant.CIPS registration and / or qualification would be an added advantage.Experience10 - 15 years in Procurement and Contract management environment in the construction industry.Procurement in international environment and exposure to the procurement and contract management of capital goods and construction worksIn depth understanding of construction bill of quantities and their application in contract management.Key Performance AreasAdhere to the Project sourcing strategies and road-maps for the procurement of capital goods and related services to ensure best practice.1Management of daily capital procurement requirements including drafting contracts, placing orders, pricing, supplier payment and account queriesEnsure alignment with the Group Procurement teamScope and source at a global levelPlans and executes RFQ and tenders , evaluate tenders and RFQ’s, prepare and approve RFQ/ tender evaluationDevelop negotiation strategies and participate in negotiations to ensure the lowest Total Cost of Ownership for Mondi.Drives cost saving initiativesDraft and finalize contracts within the management guidelines and Mondi’s Policy. Assist to ensure compliance with agreed SLAsManage contract post award, that is, issuing and responding to contractual letters, manage and evaluate variation ordersDrafting and finalizing contract amendments.Review and assess variation orders. Manage variation order register.Issuing, responding, and closing out Early warnings. Attending risk reduction meetings. Managing Early warning register.Conduct supplier relationship management including supplier audits and evaluations as required from time to timePerform regular market analysis and benchmarkingFocus on buying channel digitalization and automationMonitor risks and ensure that the strategy and road-maps are adjusted to account for any changesBuild strong relationship with Project team
