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About the job Procurement Lead

Procurement Lead

Job Purpose

To lead and coordinate all procurement activities for the zinc mine, ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective acquisition of materials, equipment, services, and contracts. The Procurement Lead supports engineering, maintenance, operations, and projects by managing supplier performance, reducing costs, ensuring supply continuity, and maintaining procurement governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership & Coordination

  • Lead the procurement team (buyers, expeditors, admin) and manage daily procurement activities.
  • Align procurement activities with production, maintenance, and project requirements.
  • Ensure procurement KPIs are met: cost savings, supplier performance, turnaround times.

Sourcing & Tender Management

  • Conduct sourcing of strategic, critical, and high‑value items including:
  • Engineering spares
  • Mining equipment components
  • Consumables
  • Contracted services
  • Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, and tender processes.
  • Perform commercial evaluations, price comparisons, and contract recommendations.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements to maximise value.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Conduct supplier assessments, performance reviews, and risk evaluations.
  • Ensure suppliers meet safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Procurement Governance & Compliance

Ensure procurement aligns with:

  • Company policies and procedures
  • MHSA-related procurement requirements
  • BBBEE and local procurement targets
  • Contracting and commercial governance standards
  • Maintain full audit trails for all procurement activities.

Cost Control & Optimization

Identify cost-saving opportunities through:

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier consolidation
  • Improved contract terms
  • Long-term agreements
  • Work with finance to forecast procurement budgets and track expenditures.

Materials & Equipment Procurement Support

  • Work closely with maintenance planners and engineers to procure:
  • Critical spares (motors, gearboxes, pumps, VSDs)
  • Process plant components
  • Electrical, mechanical & instrumentation equipment
  • Ensure correct specification, OEM compliance, and technical clarity in orders.

Contracts & Service Procurement

  • Support contract creation, administration, renewals, and performance tracking.
  • Manage procurement of:
  • Engineering services
  • Shutdown contractors
  • Civil & construction services
  • OEM field technicians
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams where needed.

ERP / Systems Management

  • Oversee procurement transactions in systems such as SAP, Pragma, OnKey, Oracle, or similar.
  • Maintain accurate purchase orders, pricing, supplier data, and catalogues.
  • Monitor open POs, delivery schedules, and order follow-ups.

Reporting & Analytics

  • Produce procurement reports covering:
  • Spend analysis
  • Supplier performance
  • Cost savings tracking
  • Procurement cycle times
  • Compliance metrics
  • Provide insights to management for strategic planning.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and supply chain processes.
  • Experience with SAP/MM or equivalent ERP procurement modules.
  • Understanding of mining and mineral processing supply requirements.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).

Behavioural Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team coordination ability.
  • High level of integrity and ethical behaviour.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Matric).
  • 8+ years procurement experience in mining, industrial, or heavy engineering environment.
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or lead procurement role.
  • Computer literacy and ERP proficiency.

Preferred

  • Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Business.
  • CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).
  • Experience in zinc, copper, lead, or base metals processing.
  • Experience in contract management and tender processes.
  • Understanding of BBBEE and local supplier development requirements.

Physical & Work Environment Conditions

  • Office-based with occasional visits to plant, workshops, contractor sites, or warehouse.
  • Standard working hours, with extended hours possible during shutdowns or critical requisitions.
  • Must be able to interact with engineering, maintenance, operations, and suppliers onsite.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Procurement cycle time and PO turnaround.
  • Cost savings achieved.
  • Supplier on-time delivery (OTD).
  • Procurement compliance and audit results.
  • Availability of critical spares and materials.
  • Quality and accuracy of procurement documentation and ERP data.
  • Team performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

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