Our client, a leading mining project developer within the platinum group metals sector, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager to oversee and manage all procurement and supply chain activities for a large-scale open-pit mining operation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational and project requirements.
Align procurement activities with production schedules and capital project timelines.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value engineering initiatives.
Supplier & Contract Management
Source, evaluate, and manage a database of approved suppliers and contractors.
Lead tender processes, RFQs, and RFIs in line with governance and compliance requirements.
Negotiate pricing, service level agreements, and long-term supply contracts.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
Operational Procurement
Manage end-to-end procurement processes for mining equipment, consumables, spares, and services.
Ensure timely procurement to support uninterrupted mining operations.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to forecast requirements.
Cost Control & Budget Management
Support budgeting processes and ensure procurement spend aligns with approved budgets.
Track, analyse, and report procurement expenditure and savings initiatives.
Implement cost control measures without compromising operational efficiency.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, mining regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
Mitigate supply chain risks including supplier dependency and market volatility.
Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
Closing Date:Submissions for this vacancy will close on
8 May 2026, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position until
30 May 2026.
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