Job Description

Contract Manager
Our client, a trusted leader in group purchasing, procurement strategy, and contract management within the higher education and public sector space, is seeking a Contract Manager to join their dynamic team based in Midrand, Johannesburg.
This is a six-month contract position that offers an opportunity to work with member institutions across South Africa, managing high-value contracts, ensuring cost savings, and strengthening supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a corporate procurement environment.
• Proven expertise in structuring business transactions and advising on procurement strategy.
• In-depth knowledge of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework and business processes.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and supplier evaluation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365 and e-procurement systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently within South Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, manage, and oversee group-purchasing contracts to ensure maximum value for money and measurable cost savings.
• Manage procurement services across an allocated portfolio, tracking supplier performance and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with member institutions.
• Lead the tender and contract award process, ensuring outcomes are legally defensible and transparent.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with the company's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Drive the implementation and monitoring of the e-tender and catalogue system to streamline procurement processes.
• Liaise with stakeholders, suppliers, and member institutions to identify new contract opportunities.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to the CEO and other forums on procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Supervise and manage a support administrator, ensuring effective team performance.
• Represent the company at member forums, user groups, and regional committees, promoting the organisation's services.

Key Challenges:

• Delivering measurable return on investment for each procurement activity.
• Driving cost-saving initiatives for both the company and member institutions.
• Managing a high workload and maintaining performance under pressure.
• Navigating diverse stakeholder needs and managing a demanding customer base.
• Balancing frequent domestic travel and flexible working hours.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 25 August 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 18 September 2025.
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