Senior Procurement Technical Specialist

About the Role

Business Unit: RSA Admin

Department: Supply Chain

Site: Rosebank

Location - Town / City: Johannesburg (Rosebank)

The Senior Procurement Technical Specialist bridges the gap between commercial purchasing and complex technical operations. This role serves as a critical liaison between cross-functional engineering, production and procurement. It is responsible for overseeing the purchasing and storage of MRO (Maintenance, Repairable and Operations) spares. It will source specialised high-value equipment, spares, and service solutions ensuring these are acquired on time within budget and to exact specification; evaluate vendors' technical capabilities; manage technical contracts; and ensure compliance with industry standards to optimise operational efficiency and achieve cost savings

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Cement or similar industry experience with a strong emphasis on procurement & stores management
• Experience in a technical purchasing or procurement role
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, e-Procurement tools, and data analytics platforms)
• Leading and managing teams

Duties and Responsibilities

Sourcing and Negotiation (40%) • Assist internal departments in translating business needs into clear technical specifications, scope of work (SOW) documents, and cost models. Evaluate supplier capabilities, ensuring proposed technical solutions align with company standards. • Lead localised plant sourcing negotiations. • Drive cost-reduction initiatives through value analysis, strategic sourcing, and bulk purchasing strategies. • Maintain executed contracts in a single repository • Monitor contract compliance & expiration dates • Provide process support to assure efficient and responsive purchasing • Enforce procurement policies, including preferred supplier usage and approvals • Enforce contract pricing compliance • Provide supplier performance management guidance and evaluation templates • Report on inventory performance data. • Maintain optimal stock levels for critical components to prevent production delays, shortages, or excess obsolete inventory. • Maintain OEM, critical and preferred supplier list

People Management (30%) • Creating a culture of discipline: Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards. • Managing and encouraging employee multi-skilling • Ensuring that staff are trained according to development plans • Creating an environment that embraces diversity • Ensuring open and effective communication • One on one coaching and mentoring sessions with employees • Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) relating to actual costs versus budget • Effect continuous improvement in PPC processes and operations. • Provide project support to various projects including cross function Projects. • Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action • Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members

Stakeholder Management (30 %) Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers Coordinate the planning and procurement of materials in partnership with internal stakeholders Communicate with stakeholders regarding new/ modified/ obsolete items and manage the system accordingly Communicate to Management regarding stock levels, discrepancies, issues etc Build and maintain strategic relationships with key technology and equipment suppliers. Conduct performance reviews, track vendor metrics, and resolve complex supply or service issues. Liaise closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement and technical requirements are perfectly understood.