Mining Procurement Specialist - Global Sourcing & Logistics

J&T Business Consulting; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Crawley is seeking a Procurement Specialist with mining sector expertise to source, negotiate, and manage purchases of mining equipment, parts, and services for international clients.

You will oversee end-to-end procurement cycles, RFQ evaluations, supplier terms, and complex logistics to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery for underground and open-pit operations, liaising with global vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in mining equipment and consumables for underground and open-cast mines.
• Global sourcing experience for international clients and regions including Africa, Middle East, and the Americas.
• Solid knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documents, customs clearance, and global supply chain logistics.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and attention to detail when analyzing multi-line technical proposals.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills for data analysis and margin calculations.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Negotiation: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with global suppliers to secure competitive pricing, optimal lead times, and high quality for mining equipment, parts, and consumables.
• RFQ & Proposal Management: Review client RFQs to verify commercial and technical compliance, producing comprehensive proposals.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with international mine operators, vendors, freight forwarders, and internal teams to manage expectations and order fulfilment.
• Contract & Order Execution: Execute purchase orders and contracts; ensure accurate confirmations and documentation for expediting teams.
• Supplier Performance: Assess vendors on technical capability, financial credibility, delivery reliability, and safety compliance.

Skills

Mining sector experience

Global sourcing

Incoterms

Logistics coordination

Negotiation

Excel

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J&T Business Consulting in Crawley is seeking a Procurement Specialist with mining sector expertise to source, negotiate, and manage purchases of mining equipment, parts, and services for international clients.

You will oversee end-to-end procurement cycles, RFQ evaluations, supplier terms, and complex logistics to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery for underground and open-pit operations, liaising with global vendors and internal teams.