Senior Mining Procurement Specialist

Ivanhoe Mines; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates for procurement roles supporting an extensive mining project in Limpopo. The role covers sourcing, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end purchase management, with emphasis on timely deliveries and strong record-keeping.

Experience in the mining industry and a relevant Diploma or Degree is preferred. Local supplier involvement and BBBEE considerations are prioritized in procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is the minimum entry requirement.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business or Financial is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing for Ivanplats, including sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, placing orders, following up on delivery, sub-contracts and document control.
• Implement and maintain systems that manage the procurement of all non-stocked and stocked requests via PR and PO systems.
• Ensure supply to site with the shortest possible lead time, using best quality and price based on urgency, and provide feedback.
• Keep administration neat and current and uploaded to the share drive.
• Evaluate and adjudicate all requests fairly and without undue influence.
• Assist suppliers with vendor onboarding and maintain the vendor database with active supplier details.
• Support ESD supplies from the ESD Department and provide feedback as requested.
• Prioritize procurement from local suppliers, considering BBBEE and Black ownership targets.

Skills

Procurement experience

Mining industry

Buying & expediting

Tender analysis

Supplier negotiation

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (Procurement, Business or Financial)

Job description

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates for procurement roles supporting an extensive mining project in Limpopo. The role covers sourcing, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end purchase management, with emphasis on timely deliveries and strong record-keeping.

Experience in the mining industry and a relevant Diploma or Degree is preferred. Local supplier involvement and BBBEE considerations are prioritized in procurement decisions.