Strategic Mining Buyer: Equipment & Sourcing Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Buyer for a major mining client near Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead strategic sourcing of mining equipment, parts, explosives, chemicals and essential consumables, developing cost-saving supplier networks and resilient procurement plans.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or business and has 8+ years in strategic procurement within mining or heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 8+ years in strategic procurement, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience sourcing complex mining equipment and special consumables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for mining equipment, machinery parts, explosives, chemicals and consumables.
• Lead complex negotiations with national and international suppliers for favorable terms.
• Conduct market analysis to identify suppliers, risks and cost drivers.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet performance and safety standards.
• Oversee procurement lifecycle from tendering to delivery and contract management.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance to align procurement with production timelines.
• Promote best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and technology in procurement.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Buyer for a major mining client near Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead strategic sourcing of mining equipment, parts, explosives, chemicals and essential consumables, developing cost-saving supplier networks and resilient procurement plans.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or business and has 8+ years in strategic procurement within mining or heavy industry.