Procurement Specialist at Kalagadi Manganese

About the position

Introduction

Kalagadi Manganese is a female owned Mining Company in Southern Africa and is one of the world’s leading Manganese producers. Kalagadi Manganese Mine is situated in the town of Hotazel 70km from Kuruman, Northern Cape Province.

The closing date for application will be Friday, 17 May 2024.

Description
The Procurement specialist role is responsible for the leadership, governance, and strategically managing and directing the Supply Chain Management Function within Kalagadi Manganese. Responsible for sourcing of required goods and services for the business using “Best Practice”, professional procurement tools and techniques to leverage maximum value for the business.

To review and provide expert advice on contractual matters, agreements of all kinds, contracts, tenders, risks, claims, disputes, and all issues that are governed by contract with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, partners, and inter-office entities.



Minimum Requirements
BCom / BCom Law degree with 5 years supply chain and contract management experience in the mining sector as well as experience in commercial law OR B-Degree (Purchasing, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain Management) or Post-graduate Diploma (Purchasing).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment of which minimum of 2 years at management level.
• ERP experience or certification in Materials Management.
• A valid code B / EB drivers licence.
• CIPS, IPSA, SAPICS, and any other relevant professional body membership.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & OTHER COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of preferential procurement policy framework act and other legislation including the OHSA, Mine Health and Safety Act regulations.
• Experience in buying mechanical parts, raw materials such as chemicals, services, all requirements for a mine.
• Commercial and Financial evaluation of tenders.
• Extensive commercial and contracts experience gained in a major projects environment and demonstrated ability to meet project quality, timeline, and budget requirements.
• A high level of understanding and ability to apply sound Commercial and Contracts Law requirements and methodologies.
• Ability to translate scopes of work, specifications, drawings into a commercially executable document.
• The ability to contribute to market development initiatives (e.g.: low-cost country sourcing) and influence end-users to evaluate alternative supply sources.
• An ability to develop and execute Procurement best practice and drive the concept of "value in use" through specific project initiatives.
• Knowledge of sources of supply, markets and price trends, and the various grades and qualities of a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• King 111 social responsibility and corporate governance understanding.

Desired Skills:

• Purchasing
• CIPS
• IPSA
• SAPICS
• Procurement
• Mining