Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Manager (Port Terminals / Heavy Equipment / Engineering Supply Chain)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize all procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply‑chain activities within a major port terminal operation. The role will support the engineering, operations, and commercial teams by ensuring the cost‑effective, timely, and compliant acquisition of equipment, spares, materials, and services – particularly for container‑handling equipment, straddle carriers, cranes, and critical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will strengthen supplier relationships, drive procurement excellence, and support a growing, modernization‑focused terminal environment with world‑class standards in quality, safety, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full procurement function in a high‑complexity port/industrial environment.
• Develop sourcing strategies for engineering spares, heavy equipment components, operational consumables, OEM services, and major maintenance contracts.
• Ensure procurement aligns with budget requirements, operational needs, and CAPEX project timelines.
• Establish procurement policies, governance standards, and compliance procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements with OEMs, strategic suppliers, and contractors.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives, supply‑chain risk mitigation, and vendor‑performance programs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Manage tender processes, technical evaluations, commercial assessments, and contract awards.
• Oversee purchase order processing, supplier onboarding, and lifecycle documentation.
• Analyse procurement data, market trends, and consumption patterns to support executive reporting.
• Ensure alignment with international best practices safety, environmental, regulatory, and internal audit requirements.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
• CIPS or similar professional certification advantageous.

Experience

• 8–10 years’ experience in procurement or supply-chain management, preferably in ports, terminals, heavy industry, mining, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Incoterms for international procurement, logistics coordination, and supplier contract negotiations.
• Strong exposure to engineering procurement, OEM negotiation, equipment maintenance supply chains, or capital equipment sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement teams and high‑value contracts.

Technical Expertise

• Understanding of mechanical/electrical spare parts, industrial components, and OEM supply structures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement modules, and vendor‑management tools.
• Experience with tender processes, contract law, and category‑management methodologies.

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Mbali-Entle Radebe

Executive Consultant

CA Mining