Procurement Superintendent (Mining / Supply Chain / Contract Management / Negotiation / Projects / Team Management)

Job Description:

Our client, a global mining company, is looking for a Procurement Superintendent to join their team in Limpopo. This role will focus on leading and optimizing procurement and compliance processes, ensuring transparent sourcing, adherence to legal and policy standards, and effective supplier management. The responsibilities include managing the full procurement cycle, overseeing budgets, inventory, and team performance, while maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, cost control, and building strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve operational excellence.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on public legislation, policy, and lead mining charter audits and reporting.
• Oversee the tendering process, ensuring transparency and compliance while selecting reputable vendors.
• Implement and enforce the company’s purchasing policy for compliant and transparent sourcing and contract awards.
• Monitor the procure-to-pay process, from RFQs to contract awards and invoice payments.
• Assist senior management in pre-award and post-award activities, including evaluation and adjudication.
• Supervise warehouse management, ensuring accurate goods receipt, issue, and timely SAP data entry.
• Manage procurement budgets, analyze expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and ensure contract compliance and quality.

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Commerce, Economic or Supply Chain Management.
• Project Management qualification.
• CIPS Qualification preferable.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Mining Industry preferable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Procurement Superintendent or similar role.
• Extensive experience in implementing Supply Chain Local and BEE procurement transformation within a corporate environment.
• Experience in contract management and commercial negotiation preferable.
• Experience in Team Management or leading projects.
• Proficiency in SAP

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent position
• Competitive remuneration package

 

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Christo van der Ham

Managing Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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