Senior Engineering Procurement Leader

Aeciminingchemicals

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Aeciminingchemicals is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement interface between the business and Procurement, driving sourcing strategies and contract utilisation to support safe and reliable operations.

You will lead a team of Buyers, ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracts, and support operations, maintenance and project teams through effective purchasing execution and supplier engagement.

Qualifications

Honours / BTech Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management or a related field.
5-7 years proven experience in procurement, category management, supply chain or operations.
Minimum 3 years' experience in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, mining, chemicals or industrial environments.
Experience managing operational procurement activities and supplier performance.
Experience supervising or leading procurement teams.
Strong ERP and eProcurement experience (SAP, Coupa).
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience supporting maintenance, shutdown and operational procurement requirements.
Experience working in matrix and multi-site operating environments.

Responsibilities

Early engagement with Engineering, Maintenance and Planning on upcoming work / projects.
Participation in plant shutdown, outage and project planning meetings.
Forward visibility of critical spares, long-lead items and recurring service needs.
Ensure timely procurement of engineering materials, spares, services and contractor requirements.
Execute procurement activities in accordance with approved category strategies and sourcing decisions.
Monitor open purchase orders and expedite critical deliveries.
Manage procurement service levels and ensure responsiveness to operational requirements.
Support maintenance shutdowns and planned outages through effective procurement planning and execution.
Coordinate procurement support for operational and project-related requirements.
Ensure continuity of supply for critical operational materials and services.
Drive contract compliance and maverick spend reduction.
Ensure accurate and timely procurement transactions in SAP/Coupa.
Manage expediting and resolution of supply disruptions.
Lead supplier negotiations to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.