Sourcing & Contract Specialist - VR/29060

• Managing contracting and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Carrying out spend analysis and maximising value from supplier spend.
• Developing and driving strategic sourcing and contract strategies.
• Developing and managing Project Procurement Plans as required.
• Establishing contracts according to Procurement Plan and business need.
• Liaising with technical expertise and facilitating for definition of scope of work and technical clarifications.
• Developing tender packages, leading tender processes, facilitating, and performing commercial evaluation of bids and negotiations with suppliers.
• Managing approval processes.
• Issuing POs and agreeing handover to relevant Purchaser where required.
• Performing hand-over of signed contracts to Contract Owner and Purchasers and facilitating kick-off process, as required.
• Handling variation order processes.
• Handling contractual disputes with suppliers and liaising with Legal Department, as required.
• Supporting management of supplier performance and contract compliance.
• Following up to ensure implementation of contracts and ensure contract is fit for purpose.
• Supporting Purchasers in negotiating and handling of deviations to company’s T&Cs, as required.

• Proven experience with contracting and procurement, preferably gained within the energy sector.
• Experience within contracting and handling disputes.
• Good understanding with regards to commercial risk management.
• Committed to the highest level of business ethics and integrity.
• Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytics and data processing capabilities.
• Systematic and with an independent approach.
• Bachelor’s degree or other relevant education or business qualification in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Contract Law.

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