Job Overview

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for non-stock surface materials procurement within the plant environment. The role is critical in leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of critical materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for non-stock surface materials.
• Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Compile and administer complex, high-value tenders in mining and processing plant environments.
• Optimize procurement processes to maximize cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct local, international, and low-cost country sourcing.
• Utilize integrated MRP systems for demand planning and procurement.
• Develop and maintain procurement strategies aligned with plant operational requirements.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and risk assessments.
• Negotiate contracts and manage procurement budgets.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent plant site visits.
• Potential travel for international sourcing.
• Dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Plant Procurement Manager.
• Supervises: Procurement Support Staff.

Performance Metrics

• Procurement cost savings.
• Supplier performance improvement.
• Tender efficiency.
• Strategic sourcing effectiveness.