Contractor - Project Category Specialist (Clean Fuels)Location: Cape TownTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted YesterdayContract End Date: 31/12/2025The Project Category Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the implementation of Astron's Clean Fuels Project. This position coordinates the procurement of services and materials, ensuring the achievement of procurement objectives and targets for the Project.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the designated point of contact for all procurement, contracts, and finance personnel regarding procurement and contract inquiries. Enhance clarity and improve communication between the project and procurement teams to drive efficient decision-making and coordination.Oversee the management and coordination of all purchase orders and contracts within the procurement department, ensuring they comply with established procedures and meet project-specific requirements. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation for all transactions.Work closely with Finance and other stakeholders at all levels to align purchasing activities with project milestones. Act as a go-to contact for procurement and finance-related clarifications, ensuring timely and precise processing of all purchase orders and contracts.Enforce adherence to company procurement policies and practices. Monitor processes to ensure all procurement activities align with organizational standards and project objectives. Identify and address any gaps to enhance compliance and efficiency.Drive sourcing initiatives, overseeing all key phases including stakeholder engagement, strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, and business case presentations.Ensure successful execution of supplier contracts (MSA, NEC, PSC, etc.), including negotiation, award, and post-award relationship management.Drive and support deep market intelligence to support procurement initiatives, ensuring that both efficiency and effectiveness are maximized in the procurement process.Foster strong, long-term relationships with suppliers, ensuring that contracts and agreements align with business objectives and performance metrics.Lead negotiations with suppliers, ensuring the best commercial terms and incorporating best practices into all contracting activities.Desired Skills & Experience:Proven track record in managing procurement within large scale projects, with deep experience in stakeholder management, sourcing strategy, and contract execution.Strong understanding of project contracts, particularly NEC3 or similar frameworks. Ability to draft and manage complex agreements.Skilled in gathering and analyzing market data to drive informed procurement decisions that enhance project delivery and cost efficiency.Strong negotiation capabilities with the ability to secure favorable terms for the organization while fostering positive supplier relationships.Educational Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.Work Experience:A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years specifically in a Project Procurement role.Knowledge & Skills:Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.Expert level expertise in strategic sourcing processes and best practices.Expert in optimizing operational processes to achieve procurement efficiency and effectiveness.About UsAstron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa, with a vast network of Caltex-branded service stations that make us one of the country's top two petroleum brands. We are strongly committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, promoting education, health, and economic development in an effort to build stronger communities and drive sustainable economic growth.We own and operate the country's third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town, which has a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day, and a lubricants manufacturing plant in Durban.
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