Mining Capital Equipment Procurement Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Accommodation allowance or housing

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer specializing in capital equipment to join our mining client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead end-to-end procurement for heavy machinery, source suppliers, and manage tenders and contracts to secure best value.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in procurement of capital equipment, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with mining equipment. Travel to supplier sites and project locations is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for capital equipment, including sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations.
• Develop detailed specifications and scopes of work for capital asset procurements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct due diligence, and recommend preferred suppliers.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, warranties, and service agreements for major equipment purchases.
• Administer contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and finance to define requirements and timelines.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain dynamics related to capital equipment.
• Manage procurement risks including lead times, delivery, and commissioning.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive records of procurement activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Procurement software

Education

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

Tools

Procurement software

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer specializing in capital equipment to join our mining client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead end-to-end procurement for heavy machinery, source suppliers, and manage tenders and contracts to secure best value.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in procurement of capital equipment, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with mining equipment. Travel to supplier sites and project locations is required.