Procurement Manager (Mining)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support mining operations while ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract award.
• Manage procurement of mining operational requirements, including heavy equipment, spare parts, fuel, consumables, mining services, and contractors.
• Oversee procurement and commercial negotiations for marine logistics, including barges, tugboats, shipping services, and other transportation vendors.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers while monitoring vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service standards.
• Negotiate and administer procurement contracts in compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and drive continuous improvements in procurement processes and supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor procurement budgets, spending, and purchasing performance to support business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks related to supplier performance, contract execution, and supply continuity.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure procurement activities align with operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Commercial functions, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within the mining industry.
• Proven experience managing procurement for mining operations, including heavy equipment, spare parts, fuel, mining services, and operational materials.
• Strong understanding of marine logistics, including barge (tongkang), tugboat, and shipping operations.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts with shipping companies, logistics providers, contractors, or strategic suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, contract management, and vendor performance management.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with procurement governance, compliance, and mining industry regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is an advantage.
• Willing to travel to project sites as required