Senior Procurement Specialist

Trending Talent Solutions; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist for their operations based in Merafong City, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, including at least 4 years in procurement and supply chain management, particularly within the mining sector. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a dynamic team and help drive efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in Mining & Quarrying.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost-effective sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies.
• Oversee inventory management of inbound/outbound logistics.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Supply chain management

Mining industry's safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Accounting

Job description

Role purpose

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, overseeing the supply chain and inventory and managing vendor performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Accounting
• Minimum of 6 years work experience
• Minimum of 4 years experience in procurement, supply chain management; contracts management or similar workfields
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in Mining & Quarrying

Role Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials and services
2. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies
3. Oversee inventory management of inbound/outbound logistics to ensure optimal stock levels and minimise waste
4. Manage internal stakeholders\' budget requirements and performance against targets
5. Monitor and report on departmental performance to identify areas of improvement
6. Risk Management

Skills and Knowledge

• Contract management
• Supplier relationship management
• Supply chain management
• Development and review of procurement policies and purchasing procedures
• Mining industry\'s safety regulations
• Procurement legislation and regulations

Fochville

Published Date: 29 January 2026

Closing Date: 12 February 2026