Permanent - Procurement Officer - Rustenburg - South Africa

Purpose of Job:

• The Procurement Officer is responsible to purchase materials, equipment and services essential to support mining operations. The incumbent will ensure cost-effective procurement, continuity of supply, quality, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, tools, and services in line with cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including identifying needs and overseeing vendor compliance.
• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Negotiate contracts, favourable terms, pricing and delivery with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delays, or discrepancies.
• Conduct price comparisons and identify new potential suppliers and assess their capabilities to meet operational needs.
• Establish preferred suppliers based on quality of products and/or services, considering service delivery and price.
• Analyse market trends and commodity prices to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Monitor and track purchase orders and delivery schedules to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
• Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all procurement documents are appropriately documented and stored according to company standards.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other departments on purchasing processes, new projects, and activities.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to understand their requirements and needs.
• Co-ordinate with the Finance Department to manage orders and payments and offer general administrative support.
• Prepare reports and updates as needed, including cost analyses and supplier performance data.
• Continuously review opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree/Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or a relevant commercial qualification

Technical/Managerial skills

• Ability to independently manage workload and deadlines.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets.
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Uphold integrity, openness, and honesty in all dealings.

Physical/Legal Requirements

• Medically fit
• No criminal record
• Driver’s license

Experience:

Essential:

• 5 years’ experience relevant in the mining, manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and dealing with supply chain logistics.
• Proven track record with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience in Sage 300 ERP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of mining operations and the specific procurement needs of the industry.