Manager: Purchasing AECI Mining

Purpose of the Job

The role serves as the primary procurement interface between the business and Procurement, ensuring the efficient execution of sourcing strategies, contract utilisation, supplier performance management and uninterrupted supply of engineering goods and services required to support safe and reliable operations. Not limited to being responsible for leading and directing a team of Buyers, driving procurement service excellence, ensuring compliance to procurement policies and contracts and supporting operational, maintenance and project teams through effective purchasing execution and supplier engagement. Key Responsibilities

Early engagement with Engineering, Maintenance and Planning on upcoming work / projects

Participation in plant shutdown, outage and project planning meetings

Forward visibility of critical spares, long-lead items and recurring service needs

Lead and manage end-to-end purchasing execution (requisition PO delivery issue resolution)

Ensure timely procurement of engineering materials, spares, services and contractor requirements

Execute procurement activities in accordance with approved category strategies and sourcing decisions

Monitor open purchase orders and expedite critical deliveries

Manage procurement service levels and ensure responsiveness to operational requirements

Support maintenance shutdowns and planned outages through effective procurement planning and execution

Coordinate procurement support for operational and project-related requirements

Ensure continuity of supply for critical operational materials and services

Drive contract compliance and maverick spend reduction

Ensure accurate and timely procurement transactions in SAP/Coupa

Manage expediting and resolution of supply disruptions

Lead supplier negotiations to achieve optimal commercial outcomes

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers

Set clear KPIs (OTIF delivery, cost savings, compliance, cycle time)

Drive a high-performance, service-oriented culture

Support capability building across tactical and operational buying

Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery reliability

Manage supplier issue resolution and escalation

Identify and mitigate supply and operational risks

Conduct critical supplier / material risk monitoring

Support supplier reviews in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Managers

Act as the primary procurement interface for the assigned business unit

Translate business requirements into clear purchasing plans

Ensure alignment between business demand and procurement execution

Provide input on cost drivers, price movements, and supply risks

Track and report on purchase price variance, savings realization and Budget adherence

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Ensure cost discipline and value delivery

Ensure payment term compliance

Ensure invoice query resolution support

Avoidance of duplicate, incorrect or non-compliant purchases

Working capital awareness linked to inventory, lead times and supplier terms

Ensure full compliance with procurement policies, Delegation of authority (DoA) and Contracting standards

Maintain audit-ready procurement records

Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, system utilisation (SAP, Coupa), data quality and reporting

Supplier ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance

Conflict of interest declaration and management

Fair and transparent procurement practices

Confidential handling of commercial and supplier information

Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation and digital adoption / reduction of manual interventions

Preferential procurement and BBBEE supplier development alignment

Localisation opportunities where relevant

Enterprise and supplier development support, where applicable

Transformation objectives aligned to company procurement policy Requirements

Honours / B Tech Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management or a related field

At least 5-7 years proven experience in procurement, category management, supply chain or operations

Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, mining, chemicals or industrial environments

Experience managing operational procurement activities and supplier performance

Experience supervising or leading procurement teams

Strong ERP and eProcurement experience (SAP, Coupa)

Solid commercial and analytical capability

Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience supporting maintenance, shutdown and operational procurement requirements

Experience working in matrix and multi-site operating environments How to Apply

To apply, please visit: jobs.aeciworld.com

REF Code: 2119

Closing Date: 2026-11-02