CA Global
Reference No. MR0001
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize all procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply‑chain activities within a major port terminal operation. The role will support the engineering, operations, and commercial teams by ensuring the cost‑effective, timely, and compliant acquisition of equipment, spares, materials, and services – particularly for container‑handling equipment, straddle carriers, cranes, and critical infrastructure.
The successful candidate will strengthen supplier relationships, drive procurement excellence, and support a growing, modernization‑focused terminal environment with world‑class standards in quality, safety, and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the full procurement function in a high‑complexity port/industrial environment.
- Develop sourcing strategies for engineering spares, heavy equipment components, operational consumables, OEM services, and major maintenance contracts.
- Ensure procurement aligns with budget requirements, operational needs, and CAPEX project timelines.
- Establish procurement policies, governance standards, and compliance procedures.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements with OEMs, strategic suppliers, and contractors.
- Drive cost‑saving initiatives, supply‑chain risk mitigation, and vendor‑performance programs.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
- Manage tender processes, technical evaluations, commercial assessments, and contract awards.
- Oversee purchase order processing, supplier onboarding, and lifecycle documentation.
- Analyse procurement data, market trends, and consumption patterns to support executive reporting.
- Ensure alignment with international best practices safety, environmental, regulatory, and internal audit requirements.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
Education
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
- CIPS or similar professional certification advantageous.
Experience
- 8–10 years’ experience in procurement or supply-chain management, preferably in ports, terminals, heavy industry, mining, logistics, or manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Incoterms for international procurement, logistics coordination, and supplier contract negotiations.
- Strong exposure to engineering procurement, OEM negotiation, equipment maintenance supply chains, or capital equipment sourcing.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement teams and high‑value contracts.
Technical Expertise
- Understanding of mechanical/electrical spare parts, industrial components, and OEM supply structures.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement modules, and vendor‑management tools.
- Experience with tender processes, contract law, and category‑management methodologies.
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Mbali-Entle Radebe
Executive Consultant
CA Mining
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