Team Manager – Contracts

Our client in the Steel Manufacturing industry, has an EE opportunity available for a Team Manager: Contracts. This position is based in Middleburg, Mpumalanga.Requirements:Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management. TMDP/CIPM or other management qualification would be an added advantageBCom degree would be advantageousMinimum of 6 years relevant work experienceKnowledge of handling Contracts/PLA's and Buying experience in an administrative roleMust be able to interact with suppliers through being assertive but professional.Must possess negotiation skills.Attention to detail is needed in the handling of all tasks.Must be able to comprehend complex situations and find solutions to problems.Must have strong administration skillsKPAs:Identify problems on quality outputs and do investigations and corrective steps on deviationsEnsure that all processes related to market testing is sufficiently handled by the team to offer the Company the best position between cost and qualityIdentification, compilation and implementation of Contracts and PLA’s through liaison with internal clients and external SuppliersSourcing of potential Suppliers that can supply items or provide services and requesting them to quote on provided scope of work or item descriptionNegotiations with Suppliers on commercial terms including but not limited to price, payment terms, quality, lead time etcHandling of Creditors queries