Procurement Manager South Africa, Gauteng, Fochville

Fourier Recruitment; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Procurement Manager in the mining industry to drive sourcing and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of relevant experience, particularly within mining, and be skilled in negotiating contracts. The role involves developing procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience, particularly in the mining industry.
• Excellent understanding of mining safety regulations.
• Proficient in office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee the purchasing process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage budgets and performance targets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Knowledge of supply chain and logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

JDE

Job description

A procurement manager in the mining industry to manage sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships to ensure the company acquires necessary equipment, materials, and services at the best price, quality, and terms, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, overseeing the supply chain and inventory, managing vendor performance, and ensuring adherence to company policies and ethical standards.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative, cost-effective procurement strategies; identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers; and build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Negotiate favourable commercial and contractual terms with suppliers for price, quality, and delivery, and review existing contracts for ongoing feasibility.
• Process & Compliance: Direct and manage the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, ethical standards, and safety and health regulations specific to the mining sector.
• Stakeholder & Budget Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, manage departmental budgets, and monitor performance against targets.
• Logistics & Inventory Oversight: Oversee inbound/outbound logistics requirements and direct inventory management, including stores replenishment and storage of equipment and spares.
• Perform risk assessments on contracts and agreements and implement control measures to mitigate risks associated with procurement.
• Reporting & Improvement: Monitor and report on departmental performance, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and ensure the implementation of corrective actions from audit findings.
• Parts and service supply contract negotiation and management.
• Supply chain optimisation.
• Inventory SKU mix and holding optimisation.
• Material Pricing Index development implementation and execution.
• Working capital planning and forecasting for group supply chain.
• Continuous cash balancing to optimise immediate stock replenishment with long term balance.
• Strategic analysis and planning on long lead maintenance capital items.
• Rotable component supply chain design and group wide setup.

Profile

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field is often required.
• Experience: Significant experience (e.g., 6+ years) in procurement or supply chain management, with direct mining industry experience being essential.
• Technical Skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with office software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience with enterprise-level software packages such as JDE.
• Key Attributes: Excellent negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain and logistics.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the mining industry\'s unique requirements, including knowledge of mining safety regulations.