Strategic Mining Procurement Sourcing Specialist

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Johannesburg seeks a Procurement Sourcing Specialist to manage multiple sourcing projects, drive strategic supplier relationships, and implement procurement best practices. You will collaborate with finance, operations and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions and lead tender processes while ensuring policy compliance.

This role offers a dynamic environment within a global professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable)
• Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with sourcing systems, particularly SAP Ariba or Coupa
• Strong commercial knowledge of market commodities and services
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding
• Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities
• Leading tender processes including pre-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post-tender negotiations
• Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations, escalations, and renewals
• Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management
• Supporting diagnostic and optimisation project deliveries

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Finance / Supply Chain / Procurement / Project Management degree or NQF7

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

PwC in Johannesburg seeks a Procurement Sourcing Specialist to manage multiple sourcing projects, drive strategic supplier relationships, and implement procurement best practices. You will collaborate with finance, operations and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions and lead tender processes while ensuring policy compliance.

This role offers a dynamic environment within a global professional services firm.