Procurement Sourcing Specialist (Mining)

Job Title: Procurement Sourcing Specialist (Mining) Company: PwC Job Category: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose\-led and values\-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.* You will manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring high\-quality outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous process improvement. You will also play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships and implementing procurement best practices.* Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:* * Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding* * Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities* * Leading tender processes including pre\-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post\-tender negotiations* * Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories* * Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities* * Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions* * Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations, escalations, and renewals* * Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives* * Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management* * Supporting diagnostic and optimisation project deliveries* Work Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area Availability: Full time

As a Senior Associate in the Procurement Excellence team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.* Preferred skills and qualifications:* * Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable)* * Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous* * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* * Experience with sourcing systems, particularly SAP Ariba or Coupa* * Strong commercial knowledge of market commodities and services* * Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills* * Strong analytical and problem\-solving capabilities* * Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment* * Experience in stakeholder management and cross\-functional collaboration* Minimum years experience required:* Key Skills: Procurement Salary: Not disclosed