Commercial Superintendent

About this role

Hire Resolve is recruiting for a client in the mining industry in Barberton, Mpumalanga. The Commercial Superintendent will manage strategic sourcing, category and commodity management, tenders and contracts.

What you’ll do

• Compile Request for Tender (RFT) packs and run the full tender process, including vendor shortlisting and tender briefings.
• Build Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to show the value of each tender.
• Manage new and existing contracts from start to finish.
• Keep supply secure and make sure all buying follows policy and the law.
• Develop, roll out and track B-BBEE strategies.
• Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Study spend data and trends to find ways to add commercial value, and prepare CAPEX and OPEX procurement plans.

What you need

• NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in Logistics, Purchasing or Business Management.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in category and/or commodity management within the mining industry.
• At least 2 years’ experience at management level.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, SYSPRO, SAGE or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• A valid certificate of physical fitness.

Is this job for you?

This job suits an experienced procurement professional who has worked in mining. You should be comfortable managing tenders, suppliers and contracts, and you should enjoy turning spend data into practical savings and plans.

Tips before you apply

• Have your qualification certificates, ID and a valid certificate of physical fitness ready to send.
• Show your mining category or commodity management experience in your CV, with dates, company names and the size of the spend you managed.
• Give examples of tenders, TCO models or contracts you have run, and list your ERP and Microsoft Office skills clearly.