Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager at Marvel Placement Consultant

Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager

• One of our clients within the mining industry is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager to oversee and manage all procurement and supply chain activities for a large-scale mining operation.
• The position will be based in Boksburg, Gauteng, and will support both corporate procurement functions and operational mining requirements, including periodic engagement with site-based teams and project locations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CIPS or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 7–10 years' procurement experience, with at least 5 years within the mining sector.
• Proven experience in open-pit mining operations and/or large capital mining projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Solid understanding of mining supply chains, including explosives, heavy machinery, spare parts, fuel, and contractor services.
• Experience in contract management, tender processes, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong financial acumen with sound knowledge of cost control and budgeting.
• Familiarity with African mining regulatory and procurement environments will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational and project requirements.
• Align procurement activities with production schedules and capital project timelines.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value engineering initiatives.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Source, evaluate, and maintain a database of approved suppliers and contractors.
• Lead tender processes, RFQs, and RFIs in accordance with governance and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, service level agreements, and long-term supply contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

Operational Procurement

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for mining equipment, consumables, spare parts, and services.
• Ensure timely procurement to support uninterrupted mining operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to forecast procurement requirements.

Cost Control & Budget Management

• Support budgeting processes and ensure procurement expenditure remains within approved budgets.
• Track, analyse, and report on procurement expenditure and cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement cost control measures without compromising operational efficiency.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, mining regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier dependency and market volatility.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including operations, engineering, finance, and project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Provide procurement insights and recommendations to support strategic business decision-making