Safety And Health jobs in South Africa

Headquartered in South Africa, our client is one of the largest rock boring and drilling services providers in the world; operating across the African continent in Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Mali, Ghana and Sierra Leone, and in Latin America in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Our client also has a presence in the US, Canada, Australia, India, Turkey, China, Russia and France.

• R1.2m CTC PA - Negotiable (This will be based on the candidates experience and background and qualifications).

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field is often required.

• Significant experience (e.g., 6+ years) in procurement or supply chain management, with direct mining industry experience being essential.

1. Parts and service supply contract negotiation and management
2. Supply chain optimisation
3. Inventory SKU mix and holding optimisation
4. Material Pricing Index development implementation and execution
5. Working capital planning and forecasting for group supply chain.
6. Continuous cash balancing to optimise immediate stock replenishment with long term balance.
7. Strategic analysis and planning on long lead maintenance capital items
8. Rotable component supply chain design and group wide setup.

A procurement manager in the mining industry manages sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships to ensure the company acquires necessary equipment, materials, and services at the best price, quality, and terms, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, overseeing the supply chain and inventory, managing vendor performance, and ensuring adherence to company policies and ethical standards.

• Develop and implement innovative, cost-effective procurement strategies; identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers; and build and maintain strong vendor relationships.

• Negotiate favorable commercial and contractual terms with suppliers for price, quality, and delivery, and review existing contracts for ongoing feasibility.

• Direct and manage the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, ethical standards, and safety and health regulations specific to the mining sector.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, manage departmental budgets, and monitor performance against targets.

• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics requirements and direct inventory management, including stores replenishment and storage of equipment and spares.

• Perform risk assessments on contracts and agreements and implement control measures to mitigate risks associated with procurement.

• Monitor and report on departmental performance, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and ensure the implementation of corrective actions from audit findings.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with office software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience with enterprise-level software packages such as JDE.

• Excellent negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain and logistics.

• Familiarity with the mining industry's unique requirements, including knowledge of mining safety regulations.