Procurement Sourcing Specialist (Mining)
PwC South Africa · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →- As a Senior Associate in the Procurement Excellence team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.
- You will manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous process improvement. You will also play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships and implementing procurement best practices.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding
- Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities
- Leading tender processes including pre-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post-tender negotiations
- Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories
- Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions
- Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations, escalations, and renewals
- Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives
- Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management
- Supporting diagnostic and optimisation project deliveries
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent Desirable
- Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be 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 ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Minimum years experience required
- 3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles