Supply Chain Manager

This is a hands-on Supply Chain Manager role in the exploration drilling and heavy equipment space.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of drilling parts, spares, consumables, tools, tyres and site equipment.
• Build and maintain a reliable supplier network.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supply agreements with a focus on total landed cost.
• Plan regular consolidated supply runs to operational sites.
• Reduce emergency freight, courier costs and last-minute purchasing.
• Coordinate deliveries between suppliers, workshops, warehouses and remote sites.
• Manage warehouse and site stores processes, stock accuracy and critical stock levels.
• Improve stock coding, bin locations, stock counts and issue/return controls.
• Reduce stockouts, excess stock and obsolete inventory.
• Work closely with operational and maintenance teams to forecast upcoming requirements.
• Drive stronger purchasing discipline and eliminate unnecessary site cash purchases.

Requirements

• At least 7 years experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or warehouse management.
• Experience in mining, drilling, heavy equipment, construction, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Strong procurement and supplier negotiation skills.
• Practical experience managing warehouses or stores.
• Good understanding of logistics planning and site supply.
• Confident using Excel and ERP or inventory management systems.
• Comfortable working closely with operational, workshop and site teams.

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