Senior Manager Supply Chain

Responsibilities

Our client in the mining industry is looking for a Senior Manager Supply Chain to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of explosive materials and equipment to support safe and efficient mining operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Technical Management

• Manage supply chain integration points (P&O, inbound, outbound) through audits and risk mitigation.
• Ensure long-term inventory accuracy and mass balance; maintain equipment and resource efficiency.
• Provide strategic supply chain guidance; identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain ISO certification compliance through regular audits and corrective actions.
• Drive BBBEE and ESD initiatives; lead transformation and change processes.
• Ensure ethical and compliant supplier sourcing through audits and performance reviews.
  
  

Strategic Management

• Contribute to organizational strategy by aligning with key business drivers.
  
  

Operational Planning

• Develop and implement departmental plans with clear KPIs and project timelines.
  
  

Policy & Procedure Management

• Oversee process development, ensure compliance, and correct inefficiencies.
  
  

Budget & Financial Management

• Prepare budgets; monitor and manage expenditure with corrective actions.
  
  

Risk Management

• Manage information security and disaster recovery.
• Develop and maintain departmental risk frameworks.
  
  

SHE Management

• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance through training and issue resolution.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Engage internal and external stakeholders; support industry initiatives.
  
  

People Management

• Develop and mentor staff; ensure HR policy compliance and address issues.
  
  

Requirements

• B.Tech / Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management/Logistics or similar
• Post graduate qualification in Business Management advantageous
• 8 to 12 years in supply chain management in the mining/petrochemical/explosives sector
• 7 to 10 years senior management experience
  
  

Desired Skills

• Supply Chain