Senior Specialist – Sourcing & Contracting

MMG-Khoemacau Copper Mining is seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist – Sourcing & Contracting to manage sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and contracts to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. The role is key to improving supplier performance, ensuring compliance with company standards, and delivering operational efficiencies. Key Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and manage sourcing strategies to support mining operations and projects. - Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts to ensure best value for the company. - Manage end-to-end procurement and contracting processes, including tendering, bid evaluations, and vendor selection. - Conduct supplier risk assessments, ensuring compliance with governance and legal requirements. - Track sourcing performance and report on cost savings, contract utilization, and supplier delivery performance. - Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to align sourcing plans with operational needs. - Maintain an updated supplier database and evaluate supplier capabilities and compliance with industry standards. - Monitor supplier performance metrics and address underperformance promptly. - Support the development of local suppliers in alignment with the company's citizen economic empowerment initiatives. - Ensure adherence to SHEQ standards in all sourcing and contracting processes.