Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Palabora-Mining-Company-; Phalaborwa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Palabora Mining Company is seeking a procurement professional to source products and services using Best Price and robust contract practices to maximize value. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, perform spend analyses, and ensure SHEQ compliance while supporting local B-BBEE initiatives.

Key duties include contract administration, market research, and regular reporting to management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement/contracting within mining, engineering, or industrial settings.
• Diploma or degree in Commercial, Supply Chain Management or engineering.
• Professional membership or progress toward CIPS/SAPICS advantageous.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical, professional contract management and procurement services.
• Negotiate processes, price increases, and advise on contract awards.
• Ensure contractor/vendor control on/offsite and establish site suppliers.
• Interview suppliers, perform market research and assess credibility.
• Perform spend analysis on commodities and monitor budget usage.
• Develop local B-BBEE suppliers and support local enterprise programs.
• Ensure contract variations are authorised and aligned to legal framework.
• Prepare regular information and market-trend reports for management.
• Monitor contract expiry dates and implement new contracts.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Continuous improvement

Education

National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Commercial, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Palabora Mining Company is seeking a procurement professional to source products and services using Best Price and robust contract practices to maximize value. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, perform spend analyses, and ensure SHEQ compliance while supporting local B-BBEE initiatives.

Key duties include contract administration, market research, and regular reporting to management.