Purchasing Officer Fte (Fixed Term) Not Defined Supply Chain South Africa, Johannesburg Entry L[...]

De Beers Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking a Purchasing Officer in Johannesburg. The role involves executing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, a Grade 12 qualification, and proficiency in SAP Purchasing modules. We value diversity and promote equality in our workplace. Join us to help improve lives through mining.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field or role.
• Drivers Licence is a requirement.
• Comprehensive understanding of Transactional Procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct purchasing activities and handle supply chain agreements.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and evaluate their performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Proficiency in SAP Purchasing modules

Understanding of procurement processes

Relationship management

Education

Grade 12 (C5 level) qualification in Procurement/Logistics

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Officer FTE.

The purpose of this role is to Execute the purchase request from source of supply selection and allocation to finalisation of the purchase order, including tracking the delivery of goods / services by the supplier, monitoring invoice capture, and closing the order. We're the best in the industry. You'll make us better. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re‑imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. We produce high‑grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world.

Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling.

In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Support specific safety, health, and sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure transactional purchasing activities comply with all Safety, Health, and environmental requirements.
• Perform regular risk assessments and raise any risks/issues immediately.
• Comply with relevant policies and standards, particularly the Contractor Performance Management policy and procedures, to achieve gold‑standard contractor safety performance.
• Adhere to the relevant Supply Chain strategy and ensure that critical tasks, performance targets, plans and budgets are adhered to with consideration of risk identification.
• Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.
• Conduct effective purchasing activities (buying goods / services).
• Conduct Spot Sourcing activities for all purchase requests without an approved supply source and ensure the necessary approvals are obtained.
• Process change orders and resolve any issues related to supply.
• Raise visibility of items purchased to enable their placement on the contract.
• Provide effective and efficient administration and reporting.
• Ensure that the ordered materials meet set specifications and contain the cost of materials.
• Ensure accuracy in the purchasing process to limit rework and invoice mismatches impacting other functions (e.g., Accounts Payable).
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance, manage queries, and elevate critical issues.
• Ensure Sourcing rules applied within Purchasing are aligned with Anglo American Sustainability and Social requirements.
• Support Anglo American sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives, and associated business cases.
• Support the team to identify supplier development needs and opportunities and provide input into the development of solutions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (C5 level) experience/qualification relevant to Chain/Purchasing/Procurement/Logistics or related field on NQF5 SA.
• Drivers Licence.
• Proven experience of 3‑5 years in a relevant field or role involving comparable scope and complexity.
• Comprehensive understanding of Transactional Procurement processes.
• Proficiency in SAP Purchasing modules and related systems.
• Strong skills in data analysis and reporting to support decision‑making.
• Knowledge of process compliance standards and monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain (SC) systems and tools.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business.

Our portfolio of world‑class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large.

Anglo American is re‑imagining mining to improve people's lives.

How we are committed to your safety. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply? To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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