Swakop Uranium is recruiting an Officer: Procurement, to be based in Swakopmund, Namibia.
Description
- To execute the daily Procurement operations in accordance with Swakop Uranium (SU) policies and procedures, to ensure the timely and cost effective supply of goods and services to the mine / plant
Duties
- Organize resources into a series of planned activities in order to achieve specified outcomes in a defined time period/span
- Co-ordinate negotiations with major suppliers in an effort to obtain more advantageous terms of business
- Draft a robust contract that accurately captures the commercial and legal terms, agreed between the Company and related supplier
- Manage the contractual relationship with the supplier to maximize benefit for both the Company and the supplier, track and monitor compliance with contractual obligations, and maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records
- Respond to customer needs by placing orders and resolving issues and monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Negotiate preferred supplier discounts
- Provide bidding and contract assistance as queries may arise, ensuring a cost effective and quality service
- Monitor and evaluate the supplier base, avoiding purchases from non-approved vendors
- Control dealings with suppliers related to the commercial aspect of the contractual agreement
- Prepare the required procurement reports and statistics to comply with all company and statutory / external requirements
- Verification of supplier invoices and supporting documentation in line with contractual agreements and submit to relevant section for Goods Receipt
- Prepare payment approval for Finance processing
Requisites
- Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects
- B-Tech / Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain management / Procurement Management or related field
- 3 Years’ procurement experience in coordinating and expediting procurement process to point of delivery
- Experience in dealing with Suppliers, Buyers and End Users
- Experience in purchase order management and administration
- Experience in using office support systems (e.g. SAP)
- Sound experience of supply chain management practices and principles
- Experience in contract management will be an added advantage
- Relevant Exposure in the Mining Industry would be an added advantage
- Code B or BE/ CE Driver’s License
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted