Procurement Specialist – Solar PV Project

SUMMARY:
Procurement Specialist – Solar PV Project

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support a major Solar PV / Energy Project in Swakopmund, Namibia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement and contract-related activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that goods, services, equipment, and contractors are sourced efficiently, competitively, and in accordance with project requirements and applicable procurement regulations.
This position follows a 1 week in Swakopmund, Namibia, followed by 3 weeks working from South Africa, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in energy, infrastructure, engineering, or large-scale projects.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Legal, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years' professional experience in procurement and contract management. Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement for Solar PV, electrical primary equipment and\/or BESS projects . Experience within infrastructure, energy, construction, or large-scale engineering projects . Proven experience in contract negotiations, bid evaluations and supplier management . Experience in procurement planning and drafting bidding\/tender documentation . Knowledge of the Namibian Public Procurement Act (Act No. 15 of 2015) . Knowledge of international procurement guidelines, including World Bank Procurement Regulations and FIDIC Conditions of Contract . Strong negotiation, analytical, organisational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and deadlines. Willingness and ability to travel to Swakopmund, Namibia for approximately 1 week per month , with the remaining 3 weeks working from South Africa. Roles and Responsibilities: Manage procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement planning through to contract award and supplier management. Develop and implement procurement strategies and plans in line with project requirements. Prepare, review and manage tender and bidding documentation. Coordinate the tendering process, including RFQs\/RFPs, bid evaluations and procurement recommendations. Conduct commercial and technical bid evaluations and provide recommendations. Negotiate contracts, pricing, commercial terms and delivery conditions with suppliers and contractors. Manage supplier and contractor relationships throughout the project. Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and contractual obligations. Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable Namibian procurement legislation and project requirements . Apply relevant World Bank procurement regulations and FIDIC contractual principles where required. Support the procurement of Solar PV equipment, electrical primary equipment, BESS equipment, materials and project-related services . Review supplier quotations and commercial proposals to ensure value for money. Maintain accurate procurement records, tender documentation, contracts and supplier information. Monitor procurement costs and support project teams with budget and expenditure tracking. Identify procurement risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Assist with contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual terms. Prepare procurement reports and provide regular updates to project management. Liaise with engineering, project management, finance and technical teams to ensure procurement requirements are met. Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and efficiencies. Travel to Swakopmund, Namibia for approximately 1 week per month , with the balance of the month working remotely\/from South Africa. Closing Date: Submissions for this vacancy will close on 20 August 2026 . You may still submit your CV for this position until 19 September 2026, Please Note: Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your application and endeavour to respond to each applicant. Should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities. PoPI Act Compliance: Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that \"Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.\"