Senior Procurement Leader - Mining, Hybrid Role with Bonus

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance may be offered

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations for a growing mining services company. This senior role will develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisitions across goods and services, and optimize supplier relationships.

You will manage a procurement team, drive cost savings, oversee compliance, and collaborate with operations, finance and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years in procurement and supply chain, with 3+ years in management.
• Mining or heavy industrial sector experience preferred.
• Proven strategic sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and vendor relationships.
• ERP experience and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
• Oversee sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Lead and mentor a procurement team, driving high performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with operations, finance and engineering to meet needs.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans for key commodities and services.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations for a growing mining services company. This senior role will develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisitions across goods and services, and optimize supplier relationships.

You will manage a procurement team, drive cost savings, oversee compliance, and collaborate with operations, finance and engineering.