Senior Procurement Officer

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for its office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will ensure cost-effective purchasing and maintain high service levels with clients while adhering to company policies. Requirements include a relevant qualification and at least 5 years of procurement experience in mining projects. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression

Technical skill development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' proven procurement experience in mining projects.
• Sound knowledge of international and local purchasing and contract law.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchasing of correct goods and services at the most cost-effective price.
• Maintain the highest service levels with clients and internal customers.
• Adhere to project-specific and company procedures.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary-level qualification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Computerised purchasing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Officer to join our growing team based in Cape Town

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible to ensure purchasing of the correct goods and services of the required specification at the most cost-effective total price, be delivered to the correct destination within the required delivery time.Ensure clients and PSG (Project Services) internal customers are given the highest service level obtainable making the most efficient use of the resources.

The tasks you'll perform

• Perform all dealings with clients, suppliers, manufacturers and freight company personnel professionally, ethically and efficiently, to ensure the highest possible service levels.
• Communicate openly, professionally, ethically and efficiently at all times with all internal customers to ensure that the highest customer service level is achieved.
• Adhere to the various project specific and company procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
• Responsible and accountable for all expediting functions as directed by the Procurement & Contracts Manager and/or Project Manager.
• Responsible and accountable for all logistics functions as directed by the Procurement & Contracts Manager and/or Project Manager.
• Ensure all assigned purchasing processes are followed strictly in accordance with documented and authorised company procedures.
• To be assigned on a Project specific basis, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines.

The expertise you'll bring

• Relevant tertiary-level qualification, preferably in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 5 years' proven procurement experience in a similar role within mining projects
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident, based in Cape Town
• Strong technical aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of international and local purchasing, tendering, contract law, and freight regulations and practices
• Ability to work independently while consistently delivering high-quality results within budget and schedule constraints
• Demonstrated experience with computerised purchasing and logistics systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, and colleagues
• Strong negotiation skills
• Skilled in producing accurate and professional documentation and reports
• Effective team player with a collaborative approach and knowledge-sharing mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and a practical, solution-oriented attitude
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• High level of integrity, credibility, and commitment
• Committed to confidentiality, responsibility, and discretion
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development and improvement

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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