Contract Manager

Job Description

Join a leading organization in group purchasing and procurement strategy as a Contract Manager in Midrand, Johannesburg. This six-month contract role offers a dynamic opportunity to oversee high-value contracts, drive cost efficiencies, and foster strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across South Africa’s higher education and public sectors. Ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence, this position involves managing complex tenders, ensuring compliance, and delivering measurable value.

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

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