Strategic Mining Procurement & Inventory Leader

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead procurement, stock control, supplier management and project-based sourcing for industrial and mining environments.

The role requires a track record in negotiating supplier agreements, optimizing inventories, managing tenders, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings, on-time delivery, and commercial value across large projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, Project Procurement, or Contract Administration.
• Proven experience within Mining, Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Manufacturing, Piping, Valves, Fittings, Fabrication, or Construction sectors.
• Project Management qualification or exposure advantageous.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience managing tenders, RFQs, estimates, and project procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual agreements with suppliers for large-value buyout purchases.
• Source local and imported materials, products, and subcontracted services.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, quotations, supplier evaluations, and procurement contracts.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier databases and pricing schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier management.
• Manage inventory planning, replenishment, and stock optimization.
• Oversee inventory control systems and inventory accuracy.
• Lead stock takes and Work-in-Progress (WIP) control.
• Monitor back orders, stock availability, and stock movement performance.
• Ensure inventory is available to support customer orders and project execution.
• Reduce inventory-related risks through forecasting and proactive planning.
• Controlling inventory and fabricated stock items across operational environments.
• Managing back-order control, WIP reporting, stock takes, goods receipts, stock transfers, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Ensuring seamless inventory availability to support customer requirements and project deadlines.
• Support project teams during tender, planning, and execution phases.
• Procure materials for mining, engineering, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage procurement activities from tender award through project completion.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries, quality inspections, and project milestones.
• Work closely with quality control and expediting teams to ensure project success.
• Successfully negotiating pricing and supply agreements with suppliers on large procurement contracts.
• Managing procurement for high-value mining, industrial, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Sourcing local, imported, and non-standard products while maintaining cost competitiveness.
• Managing supplier expediting processes to ensure on-time delivery performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Supplier Negotiations

Inventory Control

Project Procurement

Contract Management

Demand Planning

Tender Management

Cost Reduction

Stakeholder Management

Customer Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Education

Project Management qualification

Tools

SAP / Ariba

Coupa

Syspro

Sage ERP

M2North

Microsoft Office Suite

Online Tender Platforms

Job description

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead procurement, stock control, supplier management and project-based sourcing for industrial and mining environments.

The role requires a track record in negotiating supplier agreements, optimizing inventories, managing tenders, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings, on-time delivery, and commercial value across large projects.