Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Palabora Mining Company (PMC); Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Palabora Mining Company is seeking a procurement professional to source required products and services, manage contracts and drive value through best-price practices. You will negotiate terms, control contractors, and perform spend analyses to optimize contract purchases.

You will also monitor contract variations, ensure adherence to policies, and prepare management reports on market trends and cost drivers, while supporting local supplier development and BBBEE initiatives.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Commercial, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Professional membership or progress toward certification with bodies such as CIPS or SAPICS advantageous.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly MS Office.
• Relevant experience in Procurement and contract practices in mining/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing required products and services using best-price and professional procurement tools to maximise value.
• Provide contract management/facilitation and supply chain services per company procedures.
• Negotiate processes, price increases and recommend contracts for award.
• Ensure contractor/vendor control on and offsite and establish site suppliers.
• Perform spend analysis and identify opportunities to improve to 80% contract purchases.
• Prepare regular information and reports on market trends and cost drivers.
• Monitor contract expiry, variations and align with legal framework.
• Educate customers and suppliers on company policies and procedures.
• Manage daily workflows, orders placement and expediting purchase orders.
• Monitor and control budget utilisation on contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Continuous improvement

Organised / self-motivated

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Commercial / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Palabora Mining Company is seeking a procurement professional to source required products and services, manage contracts and drive value through best-price practices. You will negotiate terms, control contractors, and perform spend analyses to optimize contract purchases.

You will also monitor contract variations, ensure adherence to policies, and prepare management reports on market trends and cost drivers, while supporting local supplier development and BBBEE initiatives.