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Lycopodium is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Officer to join our growing team based in Cape Town
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible to ensure purchasing of the correct goods and services of the required specification at the most cost-effective total price, be delivered to the correct destination within the required delivery time. Ensure clients and PSG (Project Services) internal customers are given the highest service level obtainable making the most efficient use of the resources.
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The tasks you'll perform
- Perform all dealings with clients, suppliers, manufacturers and freight company personnel professionally, ethically and efficiently, to ensure the highest possible service levels.
- Communicate openly, professionally, ethically and efficiently at all times with all internal customers to ensure that the highest customer service level is achieved.
- Adhere to the various project specific and company procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
- Responsible and accountable for all expediting functions as directed by the Procurement & Contracts Manager and/or Project Manager.
- Responsible and accountable for all logistics functions as directed by the Procurement & Contracts Manager and/or Project Manager.
- Ensure all assigned purchasing processes are followed strictly in accordance with documented and authorised company procedures.
- To be assigned on a Project specific basis, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines.
The expertise you'll bring
- Relevant tertiary-level qualification, preferably in Supply Chain Management
- Minimum of 5 years' proven procurement experience in a similar role within mining projects
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident, based in Cape Town
- Strong technical aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Sound knowledge of international and local purchasing, tendering, contract law, and freight regulations and practices
- Ability to work independently while consistently delivering high-quality results within budget and schedule constraints
- Demonstrated experience with computerised purchasing and logistics systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, and colleagues
- Strong negotiation skills
- Skilled in producing accurate and professional documentation and reports
- Effective team player with a collaborative approach and knowledge-sharing mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills and a practical, solution-oriented attitude
- Self-motivated with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
- High level of integrity, credibility, and commitment
- Committed to confidentiality, responsibility, and discretion
- Dedicated to ongoing professional development and improvement
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