Strategic Mining Buyer: Equipment & Supplies

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Presencial; USD 54 000 - 91 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Performance bonuses

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Buyer for a major mining operation near Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on sourcing specialized equipment, consumables, and services, with a mandate to optimize costs, quality, and supply chain resilience in a demanding sector.

You will lead negotiations, analyze markets, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to meet production timelines while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years in strategic procurement with mining or heavy industry experience.
• Proven ability to source complex equipment and specialized consumables.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for mining equipment, parts, explosives, chemicals, and consumables.
• Lead complex negotiations with national and international suppliers for favorable terms.
• Analyze the mining supply market to identify risks, suppliers, and cost drivers.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement lifecycle from tendering to delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to align procurement with project timelines.
• Drive procurement best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and technology adoption in procurement.

Conhecimentos

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Mining industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

ERP/SAP

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Ferramentas

SAP

Oracle

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Buyer for a major mining operation near Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on sourcing specialized equipment, consumables, and services, with a mandate to optimize costs, quality, and supply chain resilience in a demanding sector.

You will lead negotiations, analyze markets, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to meet production timelines while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.