Procurement Manager at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading mining and resources company is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager with strong experience in contract management, procurement compliance, supplier management, and mining procurement operations to join their team in Johannesburg, GP (with travel to Middelburg, Mpumalanga once or twice per week). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement and contract lifecycle activities, supplier performance, tender processes, and procurement governance across the business. This role requires a resilient and assertive individual who can operate effectively in a high-pressure mining environment while ensuring procurement compliance, supplier accountability, and operational efficiency across both head office and mining site operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle, including tender processes, supplier sourcing, evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution
• Lead contract negotiations and assist with drafting, reviewing, and implementing supplier agreements
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and budget controls
• Conduct supplier performance monitoring, SLA management, and compliance reviews
• Analyse pricing, supplier proposals, and procurement spend to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain supplier relationships and act as the main liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Ensure procurement documentation, contract registers, and supplier records are accurately maintained
• Prepare procurement, supplier, and compliance reports for management
• Investigate contract breaches and implement corrective actions where required
• Support the development and improvement of procurement processes, controls, and policies
• Assist with supplier risk management and conflict of interest monitoring
• Coordinate procurement activities with operations, finance, and planning teams to ensure adequate supply coverage
• Manage and support procurement staff and promote strong teamwork within the department

Requirements:

• Manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle, including tender processes, supplier sourcing, evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution
• Lead contract negotiations and assist with drafting, reviewing, and implementing supplier agreements
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and budget controls
• Conduct supplier performance monitoring, SLA management, and compliance reviews
• Analyse pricing, supplier proposals, and procurement spend to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain supplier relationships and act as the main liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Ensure procurement documentation, contract registers, and supplier records are accurately maintained
• Prepare procurement, supplier, and compliance reports for management
• Investigate contract breaches and implement corrective actions where required
• Support the development and improvement of procurement processes, controls, and policies
• Assist with supplier risk management and conflict of interest monitoring
• Coordinate procurement activities with operations, finance, and planning teams to ensure adequate supply coverage
• Manage and support procurement staff and promote strong teamwork within the department