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Sasol

Contract Specialist

On site

Houston, United states

Senior

Freelance

18-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership SAP Negotiation Prioritization Customer Service Attention to detail Effective Communication Databases Analytical Skills

Job Specifications

A job at Sasol is a career made by you, with purpose, development opportunities, benefits to support every stage of life and a working culture that embraces flexibility, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more.
Purpose of Job
Manages Sasol's commercial risk and adds value to the bottom line through effective contracting.
Key Accountabilities

Accountable for developing and maintaining strategic and tactical procurement business processes, procedures and work instructions
Contract templates and working with legal department to improve templates and reduce commercial risk in contracts
Oversees strategic and tactical procurement activities and coordination of contractor services involved in procurement
Conduct sourcing/bidding events to identify cost savings per bid policy
Overall administration of contracts including filing, correspondence tracking (i.e. letters), PQFs, Certificates of Insurance, Safety requirements, etc.
Support Category Managers with sourcing, negotiations, contracting, contract implementation and contract management
Collaborate to manage and monitor workload of labor brokered Contract Specialists and Contract Administrators appointed on the team
Assist with emergency requests from End Users and the prioritization of contract renewals notified through the Contract Management System
Provide commercial recommendations and guidance to the overall procurement group
Resolve commercial disputes and claims as they arise
Development of contracting and procurement strategies for non-category/multiple category related activities (i.e. Projects and Turnarounds)
Build and maintain collaborative and cohesive relationships with key internal business stakeholders to assist with efficiencies and positive end results as related to procurement

Formal Education/ Working Experience

High School / School Diploma or similar with 7+ years relevant working experience OR
University Bachelors Degree in business or related field with 3+ years relevant working experience

Required Personal / Professinal Skills

Negotiation skills
Strong administrative skills
Good indirect leadership and/or supervisory skills - influencing and leading teams who are not direct reports
Knowledge of internal controls, and experience in implementing, enhancing and maintaining a strong internal control environment
Good Software Skills including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Teams, and related applications
Proficient working knowledge of computerized information systems including SAP, Livelink and 319 Vendor Onboarding Databases
Ability to cooperatively work with own team, customers and external stakeholders in a courteous and efficient manner
Good interpersonal skills along with a customer service focus
Effective communication and team building skills to be able to work well within a team
Good analytical skills and attention to detail
Expertise in sourcing, contracting, and the Procure to Pay process
Ability to effectively collaborate across the regional and global organizations

Sasol (USA) Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Sasol treats work-authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.

About the Company

Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We harness our knowledge and expertise to integrate sophisticated technologies and processes into world-scale operating facilities. We safely and sustainably source, produce and market a range of high-quality products in 22 countries, creating value for stakeholders. Our revised strategy aims to have a greater focus on value realisation for our stakeholders, sustainable growth and improved business sustainability as well as enhanced cash generation. The Chemicals Business will ... Know more