Manager, Procurement

Job Advert Summary

Join Exxaro Resources as a Manager, Procurement in Kriel, Mpumalanga, and drive our strategic supply chain initiatives. As a pivotal leader, you will oversee procurement and contract management for Matla Coal, ensuring alignment with governance and policy standards. You'll develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, embody the sourcing business partner model, and mentor your team to excel in sourcing execution. Your expertise in negotiations and compliance is vital for risk mitigation and aligning contracts with corporate strategies. You'll lead a high-performance team, championing safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Financial acumen is crucial for budget planning and resource allocation. Exxaro rewards creativity, collaboration, and excellence, offering a dynamic work environment that embraces diverse cultures and encourages innovation. With opportunities for career growth and a focus on safety and ethical practices, Exxaro is your next great career move

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons) or equivalent in a relevant field (Essential/Minimum)
• Completion of a Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in procurement, imports contracting, and negotiations (Essential/Minimum)
• Proficient in risk management and compliance with governance and policy standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop internal and external relationships
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including mentoring and motivation of high-performance teams
• Excellent negotiation skills with experience in contract management and alignment with corporate strategies
• Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and resource allocation
• Capability to adapt swiftly and innovate within a dynamic work environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse cultures and foster an inclusive work environment
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management initiatives to align with the supply chain strategy for Matla Coal, ensuring compliance with governance and policy standards.
• Develop and manage internal and external relationships to foster collaborative partnerships, promoting the sourcing business partner model.
• Implement and monitor procurement activities to mitigate risks, enhancing compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Oversee the negotiation, conclusion, and management of procurement contracts, aligning them with corporate strategies and objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development and motivation of high-performance teams, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and performance targets.
• Manage financial resources efficiently, planning budgets and monitoring performance against business objectives to achieve strategic procurement goals.
• Facilitate effective supplier management by developing negotiation plans, reviewing performance scorecards, and ensuring stakeholder engagement in selection processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices, leveraging market research and technological enhancements to optimize supply chain performance.
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance, encouraging best practices and innovation in procurement operations within the business unit.
• Support the enhancement and utilization of systems infrastructure, ensuring data integrity and effective ERP module deployment across procurement functions.