Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Manages Sasol's commercial risk and adds value to the bottom line through effective contracting.

Accountable for developing and maintaining strategic and tactical procurement business processes, procedures and work instructions

Contract templates and working with legal department to improve templates and reduce commercial risk in contracts

Oversees strategic and tactical procurement activities and coordination of contractor services involved in procurement

Conduct sourcing / bidding events to identify cost savings per bid policy

Overall administration of contracts including filing, correspondence tracking (i.e. letters), PQFs, Certificates of Insurance, Safety requirements, etc.

Support Category Managers with sourcing, negotiations, contracting, contract implementation and contract management

Collaborate to manage and monitor workload of labor brokered Contract Specialists and Contract Administrators appointed on the team

Assist with emergency requests from End Users and the prioritization of contract renewals notified through the Contract Management System

Provide commercial recommendations and guidance to the overall procurement group

Resolve commercial disputes and claims as they arise

Development of contracting and procurement strategies for non-category / multiple category related activities (i.e. Projects and Turnarounds)

Build and maintain collaborative and cohesive relationships with key internal business stakeholders to assist with efficiencies and positive end results as related to procurement

High School / School Diploma or similar with 7+ years relevant working experience OR University Bachelors Degree in business or related field with 3+ years relevant working experience

Strategy and negotiation skills

Strong administrative skills

Good indirect leadership and / or supervisory skills - influencing and leading teams who are not direct reports

Knowledge of internal controls, and experience in implementing, enhancing and maintaining a strong internal control environment

Good Software Skills including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Teams, and related applications

Proficient working knowledge of computerized information systems including SAP, Livelink, Coupa and 319 Vendor Onboarding Databases

Ability to cooperatively work with team, customers and external stakeholders in a courteous and efficient manner

Good interpersonal skills along with a customer service focus

Effective communication and team building skills to be able to work well within a team

Good analytical skills and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Expertise in sourcing, contracting, and the Procure to Pay process

Ability to interpret, redline and draft contract language

Knowledge of business standards, policies and procedures preferred

Ability to effectively collaborate across the regional and global organizations