Procurement Sourcing Specialist (mining)

• As a Senior Associate in the Procurement Excellence team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• You will manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous process improvement. You will also play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships and implementing procurement best practices.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding
• Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities
• Leading tender processes including pre-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post-tender negotiations
• Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations, escalations, and renewals
• Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management
• Supporting diagnostic and optimisation project deliveries

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable)
• Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with sourcing systems, particularly SAP Ariba or Coupa
• Strong commercial knowledge of market commodities and services
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Minimum years experience required:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles