Procurement Transformation Specialist

Location: Weltevredenpark
Reporting To: National Procurement Manager

An established organisation within the mining and manufacturing sector is seeking a Procurement Transformation Specialist to support the development and execution of Procurement Transformation Preferential Procurement Supplier Development and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving compliance supplier development stakeholder engagement and sustainable procurement practices across the business.

• Provide specialist advice and support to Procurement Sourcing and Operational teams regarding Preferential Procurement Local Procurement B-BBEE and Supplier Development strategies.

• Guide internal stakeholders in meeting applicable regulatory transformation and procurement compliance requirements.

• Assist in developing and maintaining centralized procurement procedures checklists guidelines and management tools to support transformation objectives.

• Monitor and report on procurement transformation performance identifying gaps and recommending improvement initiatives.

• Communicate scorecard performance and compliance status regularly to key stakeholders.

• Coordinate and facilitate audits relating to Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development activities.

• Identify non-compliance risks and recommend corrective actions where required.

• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation required for B-BBEE verification processes and regulatory inspections.

• Serve as a key liaison with community forums and external stakeholders regarding procurement transformation and supplier development initiatives.

• Compile and distribute monthly quarterly and annual procurement transformation and supplier development reports.

• Support supplier relationship management initiatives aimed at developing and empowering qualifying suppliers.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement transformation performance and compliance.

• Degree or Diploma in Commercial Business Management Supply Chain Management Procurement Management or a related field.

• CIPS qualification/membership or equivalent professional certification (e.g. SAPICS) will be advantageous.

• Minimum of 5 years procurement experience within a mining manufacturing industrial or similar environment.

• At least 2 years experience in a Procurement Transformation Supplier Development or Preferential Procurement role.

• Proven experience in:

  • Preferential Procurement

  • Supplier Development

  • Supplier Relationship Management

  • Procurement Compliance and Reporting

• Strong understanding of B-BBEE legislation scorecards and procurement transformation principles.

• Knowledge of Mining Charter requirements will be advantageous.

• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier development frameworks.

• Experience using SAP (MM FI and PM modules).

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Understanding of supplier performance monitoring and reporting.

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and networking abilities.

• Negotiation and influencing skills.

• High levels of integrity and professionalism.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

• Ability to handle complaints resolve issues and drive corrective actions.

• Team player with a collaborative approach.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply directly through this advertisement or submit your CV to

Please ensure that your application clearly highlights your procurement supplier development and procurement transformation experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Analytical
• Communication
• Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation
• Procurement
• Reporting
• SAP
• Stakeholder Management