Snr Specialist Project Procurement

Valterra Platinum Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited in South Africa seeks a seasoned Project Procurement leader to manage end-to-end procurement for declared projects. You will drive cost control, supplier performance, and sustainability across the PGM value chain, while ensuring compliance and value delivery through all project phases.

The role demands 5–7 years’ experience in procurement, strong contracts knowledge (NEC advantageous), and a commitment to safety and inclusive sourcing within a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• An undergraduate qualification - bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence (Prescribed).
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Technical knowledge across the SC value chain and project procurement is required.
• Experience with NEC contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the SC strategy, risk identification, tasks & targets.
• Translate strategies into planning and scheduling for Project Procurement.
• Participate in value delivery target setting, tracking and initiative development.
• Contract administration of project procurement contracts.
• Support performance management of contractual KPIs.
• Manage supplier performance and data updates.
• Support inclusive procurement and community engagement in commercial strategies.
• Collaborate with materials management and warehousing to align on demand and working capital.

Skills

Project Procurement

Strategic procurement

Integrated Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Supply Chain Systems

Transactional Procurement

Commercial Negotiation

Project Management

Performance Reporting

Problem Solving

Sustainable Supply Chain

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

• Discipline: Asset Strategy & Reliability
• Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

Company Description

Valterra Platinum Limited (Valterra Platinum) is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in safety, operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to “Unearth Value to Better Our World”. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

Job Description

Support the management of end-to-end project procurement, at a tactical, operational and strategic level to ensure security of supply, cost control, sustainability and optimal supplier performance for declared projects.

1. Safety:

Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

2. Performance and Delivery

• Contribute to the overall SC strategy, risk identification, critical tasks & performance targets.
• Translate strategies into planning and scheduling for Project Procurement Management activities.
• Actively participate in value delivery target setting, tracking and initiative development.
• Accurate contract administration of project related procurement contracts.
• Provide specialist support for performance management of contractual KPI’s.
• Conduct Vendor and Material Master data updates.
• Ensure effective tracking and reporting of supplier performance.
• Provide specialist support throughout various project phases and lifecycle, including management of contractual risk.
• Provide specialist input related to inclusive procurement, SHE and Social aspects of the project.
• Support key negotiations for regional contracts and drive a step change in commercial deals.
• Actively support an inclusive procurement programme to identify and implement initiatives targeted at increasing host community procurement participation.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, to deliver innovative solutions and sustainable value.
• Oversee supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues.
• Support a strategic approach across commercial work where communities are central to all commercial strategies, agreements and associated initiatives.
• Support strong connectivity with materials management and warehousing teams to ensure alignment on future demand requirements, working capital optimisation opportunities and the resolution of supplier non-performance.
• Support the Sustainability agenda with Suppliers through cross collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on circular economy and responsible sourcing opportunities and plans.

3. People & Teams

Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive andpromotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

Qualifications

Prescribed:

Grade 12
An undergraduate qualification - bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification

Certifications:

Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence (Prescribed)

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience.

Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:

• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Project Procurement experience
• Contracts Management experience (NEC favourable)
• Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement
• Good commercial management
• Critical and systems thinking capability

Technical Skills:

• Project Procurement (Advanced)
• Strategic procurement (Proficient)
• Integrated Risk Management (Proficient)
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (Proficient)
• Supply Chain Systems and Processes (Proficient)
• Transactional Procurement Management (Proficient)
• Commercial Negotiation (Proficient)
• Project Management and Planning (Proficient)
• Performance Management & Reporting (Proficient)
• Systemic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach (Proficient)
• Sustainable and Responsible Supply Chain (Proficient)

Social process skills

Self-awareness, and of behaviours that successfully drive or hinder team performance and collaboration

Application

Demonstrate drive, determination, persistence, and commitment to apply other elements of capability work

Other requirements

Medical certificate of fitness
There could be ad hoc requirements from time to time including need to travel

Additional Information

Our GBV Stand

Valterra Platinum takes a stand against gender-based violence and all forms of violence: ’We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch’’