Strategic Sourcing Manager – Mining & CNS Procurement

Metso; Louis Trichardt; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and incentive

Job summary

Metso is seeking a Sourcing Manager in CNS Procurement to lead category strategy and supplier development for Africa. The role reports to the Vice President, Consumables Procurement, with Centurion, South Africa as the location and a hybrid working model available.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize costs, ensure supply continuity, and drive performance across procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.
• Strong experience in sourcing, category management, procurement or project procurement in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships across cost, quality, delivery and sustainability.
• Experience using procurement systems and analytics tools to support sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with priorities for assigned categories.
• Identify and develop suppliers to strengthen competitiveness, lead times and availability.
• Negotiate framework agreements and contracts with strategic suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships through performance reviews and corrective actions.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance and procurement synergies while maintaining quality and delivery.
• Support operations by resolving supplier escalations and supply risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on forecasting, market intelligence, and supplier strategy execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Category management

Analytical skills

Communication

Documentation

Cost optimization

Education

Engineering/Procurement degree

Tools

SAP

JAGGAER Direct

Sievo

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

Metso is seeking a Sourcing Manager in CNS Procurement to lead category strategy and supplier development for Africa. The role reports to the Vice President, Consumables Procurement, with Centurion, South Africa as the location and a hybrid working model available.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize costs, ensure supply continuity, and drive performance across procurement activities.