Advisor, Contract Management

As Part of Our Team, You Will:

• Run the full lifecycle of site contracts, assist the Site Supply Chain Lead in executing category strategies by ensuring the appropriate contracts are in place for sourcing materials and services and liaise with procurement teams to ensure that contracts meet the strategic objectives set by the category management team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with site suppliers, ensuring open communication, timely resolution of any contract-related or performance issues and favorable negotiations of any changes to contract terms.
• Ensure that all site contracts and procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies, including health, safety, and environmental standards and assess and solve risks associated with contracts, including potential legal liabilities and performance issues.
• Deliver regular reports on contract status, performance, and compliance to team members, contributing to the development of regional procurement strategies by offering insights based on contract performance.
• Ensure all contractors are aware of and adhere to mine safety standards.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional Membership, CILT, ASCM or MCIPS will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience are necessary.
  Mining experience preferred.

Additional Knowledge:

• Broad business knowledge and focus, ability to recognize issues, problems and capitalize on opportunities.  
• Deep understanding of sourcing professional services, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contracts administration and management for services and goods in oil & gas, mining or environmental and / or engineering industries. 
• A strong understanding of the legal principles governing contracts, especially in procurement and supply chain contexts. Familiarity with procurement strategies, sourcing methods, and supply chain management processes within a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards, regulations, and compliance requirements that may affect contract management (e.g., safety, environmental, or legal standards in mining).
• Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial aspects of contracts, including pricing and payment structures. Knowledge of how to evaluate vendor performance, handle disputes, and manage contractor relationships. 
• Experience in sourcing professional services, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contracts administration and management for services and goods in oil & gas, mining or environmental and / or engineering industries.
• Experience in contract management, procurement, or a similar role, preferably within a large corporate or industrial environment (mining, energy, construction, etc.). 
• Knowledge of contract management software, SAP, Ellipse or equivalent enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is necessary. 
• Proven experience in monitoring contractor performance, managing KPIs, and conducting contract audits or reviews.

Technical Skills:

• Business acumen and commercial management skills related to sourcing and procurement regulations and best practices in Region Sourcing processes. 
  • Strategic sourcing and negotiations.
  • Supplier relationship management.
  • Supplier quality systems and evaluation criteria.
  • Contracts administration and management for services and goods.
  • Proficient in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Contract structure, legalities, and contract management. 
  • Contract Management and eProcurement systems.
  • Contract performance evaluation and completion criteria for Services contracts.

• Skilled in negotiating terms and resolving disputes to ensure favorable outcomes for the company.
  • Conflict and change management skills.
  • Capable of identifying contract risks or performance issues and taking proactive steps to resolve them.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors.
  • Interpersonal and project management skills.
  • Strategic collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Analytical (including financial) abilities. 
• Ability to analyze contract terms, contractor performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to make data-driven decisions.
• Precision in reviewing contracts, performance data, and compliance requirements to avoid errors. 
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance. 
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in SAP and Ariba and MS Office Tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Social Process Skills:

Self-awareness:

• Understands own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others.
• Adapts their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.

Team process:

• Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving, and providing feedback.
• Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving, and receiving feedback.

Collaboration:

• Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.

Your Work Environment:

• The position is located at our Ahafo North mine site.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!