Procurement Sourcing Specialist (Mining)

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Overview This role is for a Senior Associate within PwC's Procurement Excellence team, focusing on the Mining sector. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, assisting clients in addressing complex business issues from strategy through to execution. The position involves managing multiple sourcing projects concurrently, ensuring high-quality outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous process improvement. A key aspect of the role is developing strategic supplier relationships and implementing procurement best practices. What you will do * Manage sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding. * Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities. * Lead tender processes, including pre-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post-tender negotiations. * Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories. * Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and technical teams, to deliver integrated procurement solutions. * Monitor supplier performance and manage the contract lifecycle, including variations, escalations, and renewals. * Implement process improvements and drive procurement transformation initiatives. * Maintain accurate procurement records and produce performance reports for management. * Support diagnostic and optimisation project deliveries. Requirements (from the original advert) * 3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles (minimum). * Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable). * Enrolled for or completed a procurement qualification such as CIPS (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 the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. Who should apply This role is suitable for a Senior Associate with a minimum of three years of experience in procurement or sourcing. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong commercial acumen, capable of managing multiple projects, conducting market analysis, leading tender processes, and fostering strategic supplier relationships. They should possess excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office and sourcing systems like SAP Ariba or Coupa, and demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration is also important. A relevant degree or a procurement qualification like CIPS is desirable or advantageous. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/procurement-sourcing-specialist-mining-pwc Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• Project management

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