Job Description
A prominent mining group is currently seeking a Procurement Superintendent to play a pivotal role in the formulation and execution of procurement strategies specific to the assigned category of commodities.
Responsibilities
- Manage all procurement-related activities of third party spend within the assigned category of bulk commodities like Diesel, Gas, Refractory, etc.
- Establish and maintain efficient communication channels and networks between customers and suppliers.
- Achieve targeted cost savings, employing effective negotiation processes with vendors.
- Develop and continuously update expert knowledge of supply markets, competitors, and product/service innovations.
- Effectively manage all contracts within the assigned category throughout their lifecycle, including terminations, renewals, extensions, and identify innovative procurement solutions for organizational efficiencies.
- Identify and implement innovative procurement solutions to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Conduct procurement analyses and generate reports to support management in tracking, monitoring, and achieving departmental targets.
- Drive efforts to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Supply Chain Management, Policies and Procedures, Systems Analysis, and Mathematics.
- Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Section by effectively utilizing the Toolbox.
- Initiate, investigate, and report SHEQ status using the Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Meet HDSA/Female targets for the Section as required.
- Degree or National Diploma Commerce, Law, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
- 6 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years managerial experience
- Competitive annual package
- Permanent Employment Opportunity
- Opportunity to join a global mining company.
Duncan Spitzer
Recruiting Consultant
CA Mining
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