Procurement Head - Mining Industry

Apt Resources | Recruitment Specialists; Dubai; On-site; AED 287,000 - 369,000; Full time

Job summary

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to oversee mining procurement operations in Senegal. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely availability of materials and services essential to mining activities.

The ideal candidate has 18–20 years of relevant experience in mining procurement, strong leadership, and ERP/procurement system skills, with a track record in cross-border sourcing and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, or Business Administration.
• 18–20 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in mining.
• Strong knowledge of mining equipment, parts, and maintenance materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support mining operations.
• Manage full procurement cycle: sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiations, PO and contracts.
• Oversee procurement of mining equipment, spare parts, and maintenance materials.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, logistics and warehouse teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of critical equipment and materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality, delivery, or pricing issues.
• Manage procurement budgets and cost-control initiatives.
• Establish relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Assess supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Lead and supervise procurement personnel.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Job description

Job Description

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Procurement Head with a strong background in the mining industry to oversee procurement operations in Senegal. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring the timely availability of materials, equipment, spare parts, and services required for mining operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in mining procurement, strong commercial and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex procurement activities in an industrial or remote operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support mining operations and business objectives.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiations, purchase orders, and contract administration.
• Oversee the procurement of mining equipment, machinery, spare parts, maintenance materials, consumables, and operational supplies.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with mining operations, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and warehouse teams to determine procurement requirements.
• Ensure the timely delivery of critical equipment, spare parts, and materials to minimize operational disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues relating to quality, delivery, pricing, and contractual compliance.
• Manage procurement budgets, expenditure forecasts, and cost-control initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, applicable regulations, and operational standards.
• Assess supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to address potential shortages and delivery delays.
• Lead and supervise procurement personnel and promote continuous improvement in procurement processes.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 18–20 years of relevant procurement experience, with substantial experience in the mining industry.
• Proven experience in procurement for mining operations, industrial projects, or large-scale resource operations.
• Strong knowledge of mining equipment, heavy machinery, spare parts, maintenance materials, and operational supplies.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Ability to manage procurement requirements in remote or challenging operating environments.
• Experience working with international suppliers and managing cross-border procurement and logistics is an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring operational continuity.
• Willingness to work in Senegal.

Salary: USD 7,500 Plus Plus

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