Theo Matheou

Procurement SpecialistFull Time

• Job Details:Execute the Stay in Business (SIB) Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy at Kolomela Mine: ► Manage tenders and contracts on Category B and D Projects (value up to R 100 million). ► Identify, enhance and implement Capex Supply Chain best practices. ► Develop and manage procurement and tendering processes, including the drafting of contracts. ► Develop Commercial Management Tools for project execution i.e. Procurement Plans, Contract Registers, Claims Registers, Bank Guarantee Registers, Site Instruction Registers, Recommendation formats, Approval Matrix, Cost Management, SAP, Tender Evaluation, Contract formulation etc. ► Draft recommendations and proposals to management, providing commercial input to determine a suitable contracting approach per package. ► Write contracts, oversee the adjudication process and sign off recommendations. ► Draft Memorandum of Understanding and other commercial and contractual documentation. ► Conduct contract negotiations, with the principles of Value Based Management in mind. ► Attend project progress meetings and maintain a tracking system of tenders/contracts until completion. ► Manage performance of four Quantity Surveyors responsible for Contracts Administration and general Quantity Surveying Services on various projects. ► Review contract terms and conditions at proposal stage. ► Conduct risk assessments and identify areas requiring resolution. ► Ensure that adequate insurance covers and other mitigation measures are in place. ► Verify claims and counterclaims made by contractors from the legal perspective, defend the claims in coordination with the discipline engineers, negotiate and resolve disputes

Contract Specialist/AdministratorFull Time

• Job Details:Responsible for ensuring that all contractual provisions were adhered to. Job functions included: ► Prepared enquiry documentation for tender purposes (TEAR process -Tender Evaluation and Adjudication Recommendation). ► Drafted contractual letters and ensured compliance to contractual obligations. ► Conducted legal research, reviewed drafts and other related documents. ► Reviewed terms and conditions to identify and mitigate commercial risk. ► Participated in contract negotiations. ► Liaised with senior management and underwriters on contract issues to maintain company standards. ► Drafted scope documentation for contract implementation of civils and building works. ► Compiled recommendations for modification (motivation plus supporting documents). ► Prepared budget reconciliations and circulated modification documentation for sign-off. ► Ensured that all parties were informed about the award and tracked contract program. ► Evaluated the validity of claims. ► Issued Site Instructions. ► Create purchase orders. ► Tracked expenditure verified monthly certificates and recommended payment. ► Gained experience in the compilation of WBS structures for CAPEX purposes. ► Prepared final accounts in conjunction with professional team.