Head Office, Group Procurement
Rustenburg, Northwest
Internal and External
Roles and Responsibilities
- Proactively manage complex, high-value contracts, ensuring timely execution of price adjustments, scope amendments, and escalation mechanisms (e.g., steel indexation, cost triggers, quarterly reviews).
- Conduct detailed market and benchmark analyses to support price negotiations and contract adjustments.
- Analyse procurement spend data to identify opportunities to increase contract coverage and leverage cost-saving opportunities.
- Identify and action contract expansion areas by adding non-contracted items or enhancing scope with current suppliers.
- Lead sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and tactical/strategic tenders for critical and high-value commodities.
- Assemble cross-functional teams to provide technical input for drafting accurate and comprehensive scopes of work or supply.
- Develop balanced scorecards and commercial evaluations for Tender Adjudication Committees and Delegation of Authority submissions.
- Draft and negotiate long-term supply and service agreements, addendums, and commercial terms.
- Ensure contracts are aligned with technical, quality, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date contract records in SAP and Coupa systems.
- Ensure adherence to Glencore’s governance frameworks, including HSEC and anti-fraud protocols.
- Report procurement-related incidents (e.g., suspected fraud) promptly and accurately.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and operational support to Group Procurement Administrators on sourcing activities, contract management, and scenario analysis during tender processes.
- Drive procurement excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications And Experience
- NQF 5 qualification in supply chain management or similar / related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management (At least 2 years’ in a mining industry will be advantage)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills (includes negotiations, conflict handling)
- Proficiency in SAP Material Management Module
- Analytical competencies
- PC Literacy - Sound MS Office Knowledge
