Supply Chain Manager

Introduction

This position will be based on Site in Aggeneys, Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is accountable for planning, leading and controlling the end-to-end supply chain function for a mining operation in the Northern Cape. The role ensures that goods, services, spares, reagents, consumables and logistics support are available safely, legally, cost-effectively and on time to sustain mining, processing, maintenance and corporate support activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Role – Key Supply Chain Functions

• Translate mining, plant, maintenance and project requirements into reliable supply plans.
• Source goods and services required for day-to-day operations at the correct specification, price and lead time.
• Secure sustainable supply for high-value and high-risk categories
• Receive, store, preserve and issue materials safely while maintaining stock accuracy
• Optimise availability of critical items while reducing excess working capital
• Move inbound and outbound materials to and from the remote Northern Cape site safely and efficiently.
• Build reliable supplier relationships and ensure vendor compliance with mine standards
• Maintain accurate supply chain information for decision-making and auditability.

Operational Performance Responsibilities

• Manage the procure-to-pay process from approved requisition to supplier payment, ensuring accurate specifications, timely purchase orders, correct goods receipt and prompt resolution of invoice queries.
• Prioritise critical operational needs for mining production, plant availability, maintenance shutdowns, laboratory services, engineering projects and site services.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including purchase order cycle time, on-time-in-full delivery, inventory accuracy, stock availability, emergency procurement, supplier performance, savings delivered and audit findings closed.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardised processes, root-cause analysis, practical technology adoption and disciplined follow-up on supply chain actions.

Financial Management

• Prepare, manage and report on supply chain budgets, committed spend, inventory value and cost-saving initiatives.
• Control expenditure in line with approved budgets, delegated authority levels and cash-flow requirements.
• Identify cost, quality and service improvements through supplier negotiation, contract leverage, inventory optimisation and reduction of waste, obsolescence and shrinkage.
• Support accurate accruals, GR/IR clearing, stock valuation, capital spares control and audit-ready financial records

Customers and Stakeholders

• Maintain effective relationships with Mining, Processing, Maintenance, Engineering, SHEQ, Finance, HR, Projects and Corporate Supply Chain.
• Engage professionally with suppliers, service providers, transporters, contractors, community/local suppliers and regulatory stakeholders.
• Provide clear communication on supply risks, delivery commitments, procurement status, inventory availability and corrective actions.
• Promote teamwork, service discipline and accountability across the Supply Chain team.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline.
• CIPS, SAPICS or equivalent professional supply chain certification will be advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum (5) five years’ management experience in supply chain, procurement, warehousing, logistics, inventory or materials management, preferably in mining, mineral processing, engineering or heavy industry.
• Practical understanding of mine operations, concentrator/processing plant requirements, maintenance spares, reagents, consumables, contractor services and remote-site logistics is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ERP/materials management systems, codification, MRP, stock control, tender processes, contract administration, BBBEE requirements and relevant South African legislation.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation ability, financial acumen, analytical problem-solving, report writing and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail, ethical conduct, resilience, customer-service orientation and ability to influence across departments.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and ERP reporting capability preferred.