Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sasol
Job overview
The Contract Specialist at Sasol manages commercial risk and enhances company value through effective contracting and procurement processes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing procurement processes, managing contract templates with legal, overseeing procurement activities, conducting sourcing events, administering contracts, supporting Category Managers, managing team workloads, handling emergency requests, providing commercial guidance, resolving disputes, and building stakeholder relationships.
Experience and skills
Requires a High School diploma with 10+ years relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience, strong negotiation, administrative, leadership, software, and procurement skills, and proficiency with SAP and related systems.
Work environment and culture
Sasol promotes a flexible, diverse, and inclusive work culture with development opportunities and support for all life stages.
Company information
Sasol is a company that values purpose-driven careers, diversity, and inclusion, and provides benefits and development opportunities to employees.
Company overview
Sasol is an integrated energy and chemical company based in South Africa, specializing in producing a wide range of products including liquid fuels, chemicals, and low-carbon electricity. They generate revenue through their diversified operations in mining, gas, and oil exploration, as well as the production and marketing of synthetic fuels and chemicals. Founded in 1950, Sasol pioneered the commercial production of synthetic fuels and has since expanded globally, emphasizing innovation and sustainability in their operations. Notably, Sasol's proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology is a cornerstone of their synthetic fuel production.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in contract management, negotiation skills, and experience with procurement processes, highlighting your ability to reduce commercial risk and add value to the bottom line at Sasol.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with software tools like SAP, Livelink, and vendor onboarding databases, as well as your strong administrative and analytical skills relevant to contract administration and procurement.
Apply through multiple platforms including Sasol's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and chances of securing the Contract Specialist role.
Connect with current Sasol employees in procurement or contract management divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on Sasol’s commitment to diversity and inclusion or asking about recent procurement initiatives to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'contract management,' 'procurement,' 'negotiation skills,' 'SAP,' and 'internal controls,' ensuring your resume passes automated screening.
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