Procurement & Inventory Manager II (80102507)

Job Advert Summary

We are looking for an experienced Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead procurement, inventory control, supplier management, and project-based sourcing activities within a fast-paced industrial and mining-focused environment.

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record in negotiating supplier agreements, inventory optimisation, project procurement, tender management, contract administration, and cross-functional team leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional who can balance cost control, stock availability, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction while supporting large-scale projects and operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements

We are seeking a hands-on procurement and inventory professional who has built their career through progressively senior roles within industrial, mining, engineering, or manufacturing environments and has a proven track record of managing procurement, inventory, supplier relationships, tenders, and projects while delivering operational excellence and commercial value.

The ideal candidate will have a proven history of:

• Building and leading high-performing teams.
• Training and developing employees.
• Managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Leading inventory and procurement functions.
• Supporting strategic business growth through operational excellence.
• Taking ownership of large projects from tender stage through procurement, delivery, quality control, and completion.
• Driving continuous improvement while maintaining strong customer and supplier partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual agreements with suppliers for large-value buyout purchases.
• Source local and imported materials, products, and subcontracted services.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, quotations, supplier evaluations, and procurement contracts.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier databases and pricing schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier management.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Manage inventory planning, replenishment, and stock optimization.
• Oversee inventory control systems and inventory accuracy.
• Lead stock takes and Work-in-Progress (WIP) control.
• Monitor back orders, stock availability, and stock movement performance.
• Ensure inventory is available to support customer orders and project execution.
• Reduce inventory-related risks through forecasting and proactive planning.
• Controlling inventory and fabricated stock items across operational environments.
• Managing back-order control, WIP reporting, stock takes, goods receipts, stock transfers, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Ensuring seamless inventory availability to support customer requirements and project deadlines.

Project Procurement

• Support project teams during tender, planning, and execution phases.
• Procure materials for mining, engineering, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage procurement activities from tender award through project completion.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries, quality inspections, and project milestones.
• Work closely with quality control and expediting teams to ensure project success.
• Successfully negotiating pricing and supply agreements with suppliers on large procurement contracts.
• Managing procurement for high-value mining, industrial, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Sourcing local, imported, and non-standard products while maintaining cost competitiveness.
• Managing supplier expediting processes to ensure on-time delivery performance.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead procurement and inventory personnel.
• Support sales, operations, warehouse, and finance teams.
• Develop supplier and customer relationships.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and train team members on procurement and inventory best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, Project Procurement, or Contract Administration.
• Proven experience within Mining, Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Manufacturing, Piping, Valves, Fittings, Fabrication, or Construction sectors.
• Project Management qualification or exposure advantageous.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience managing tenders, RFQs, estimates, and project procurement activities.

Systems Experience

Experience in one or more of the following systems:

• SAP / Ariba
• Coupa
• Syspro
• Sage ERP
• M2North
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Online Tender Platforms

Key Competencies

• Strategic Procurement
• Supplier Negotiations
• Contract Management
• Inventory Control
• Demand Planning
• Project Procurement
• Tender Management
• Cost Reduction
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Analytical Thinking
• Commercial Acumen