KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions for appropriate sourcing of stock and non-stock items.
• Compile and issue RFx (Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, etc.).
• Manage end-to-end sourcing events.
• Evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and payment terms, and provide recommendations.
• Place orders, track deliveries, and maintain system information.
• Assess supplier performance and recommend improvements.
• Manage and maintain vendor master data, including supplier onboarding and updates.
• Ensure suppliers comply with approved quality specifications.
• Collaborate with site managers to ensure items meet quality standards for acceptance.
• Monitor and report supplier performance and KPIs.
• Collect and report financial performance data, including tracking target savings and inclusive procurement.
• Achieve and report on agreed KPIs.
• Comply with and promote site safety rules for suppliers and visitors.
• Actively participate in site safety initiatives and commit to personal safety improvements.
• Engage stakeholders effectively and contribute to continual improvement initiatives.
• Support sustainable development objectives and health & safety commitments.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required by management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Commerce.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in sourcing and purchasing within Mining or Manufacturing industries.
• At least 2 years of strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience in inclusive procurement, including working with host community businesses.
• SAP experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with B-BBEE reporting under the Codes of Good Practice and Mining Charter reporting is advantageous.
• Proven experience in sourcing and purchasing within a global company (4+ years).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in working closely with suppliers.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license and access to own transport.
• Domestic travel: 20%