Buyer (Ref: IVP-FIN-2616)

Ivanhoe Mines; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates for procurement roles supporting an extensive mining project in Limpopo. The role covers sourcing, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end purchase management, with emphasis on timely deliveries and strong record-keeping.

Experience in the mining industry and a relevant Diploma or Degree is preferred. Local supplier involvement and BBBEE considerations are prioritized in procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is the minimum entry requirement.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business or Financial is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing for Ivanplats, including sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, placing orders, following up on delivery, sub-contracts and document control.
• Implement and maintain systems that manage the procurement of all non-stocked and stocked requests via PR and PO systems.
• Ensure supply to site with the shortest possible lead time, using best quality and price based on urgency, and provide feedback.
• Keep administration neat and current and uploaded to the share drive.
• Evaluate and adjudicate all requests fairly and without undue influence.
• Assist suppliers with vendor onboarding and maintain the vendor database with active supplier details.
• Support ESD supplies from the ESD Department and provide feedback as requested.
• Prioritize procurement from local suppliers, considering BBBEE and Black ownership targets.

Skills

Procurement experience

Mining industry

Buying & expediting

Tender analysis

Supplier negotiation

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (Procurement, Business or Financial)

Job description

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills

• Grade 12
• Suitable Diploma or Bachelor’s degree is preferable (Procurement, Business or Financial)
• 6 Years in a relevant Procurement role within a mining environment.
• Buying and expediting experience across the full spectrum of goods & services applicable to the mining industry
• Analysing tenders and negotiating with suppliers

Suitable Candidates Must Have The Following Work Experience

• 2 year’s related experience as Buyer Assistant in the mining industry.
• Pay attention to details.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic math and recording abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Manage the purchasing for Ivanplats, including, but not limited to sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, placing of orders, follow up on delivery, sub-contracts and document control in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Implement and maintain systems that manage the procurement of all non-stocked & stocked requests via the PR and PO systems
• Ensure the supply to site is done with the shortest possible lead time, using best quality, price and depending upon urgency. Action all requests and provide feedback to all.
• Ensure that all administration is neat and current and uploaded to the share drive.
• Evaluate and adjudicate all requests fairly and without undue influence.
• Assist suppliers with their vendor onboarding.
• Upload information and maintain the vendor database, ensuring that all details are updated for active suppliers.
• Support ESD supplies proposed from the ESD Department and give relevant feedback as and when requested
• Ensure as far as possible the procurement from local suppliers first, considering BBBEE level & Black ownership. Keep abreast with Company targets, striving to improve on performance

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.