Senior Mining Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings

Hire Resolve; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: R480K - R540K P/A

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Hire Resolve's client in the North-West region is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement process for mining operations.

The role involves sourcing, evaluating and negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring timely delivery while enforcing compliance with procurement controls and policies. Strong Excel and ERP systems experience are required; SAP/Ariba/Coupa experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' experience as a Buyer within a mining environment.
• Strong supplier negotiation and commercial skills.
• Good understanding of purchasing processes and procurement controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process from requisition to delivery.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations and make purchasing recommendations.
• Manage supplier relationships and follow up on orders and deliveries.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms and delivery requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, approvals and controls.
• Resolve supplier, invoice, delivery and purchasing discrepancies.
• Liaise with Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, Stores and other departments.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier information and purchasing reports.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved supplier performance.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Procurement controls

Vendor management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

Excel

ERP/Procurement systems

SAP/Ariba/Coupa

Job description

Hire Resolve's client in the North-West region is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement process for mining operations.

The role involves sourcing, evaluating and negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring timely delivery while enforcing compliance with procurement controls and policies. Strong Excel and ERP systems experience are required; SAP/Ariba/Coupa experience is advantageous.