Snr Specialist Project Procurement

Valterraplatinum1

Job details

  • ONSITE
  • FULL_TIME
  • Johannesburg
  • za
  • Verified 2026-11-03
  • Source: Valterraplatinum1 public SMARTRECRUITERS source

Original job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum Limited (Valterra Platinum) is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in safety, operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to “Unearth Value to Better Our World”. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

Job Description

Support the management of end-to-end project procurement, at a tactical, operational and strategic level to ensure security of supply, cost control, sustainability and optimal supplier performance for declared projects.

1. Safety: Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

2. Performance and Delivery
• Contribute to the overall SC strategy, risk identification, critical tasks & performance targets.
• Translate strategies into planning and scheduling for Project Procurement Management activities.
• Actively participate in value delivery target setting, tracking and initiative development.
• Accurate contract administration of project related procurement contracts.
• Provide specialist support for performance management of contractual KPI’s.
• Conduct Vendor and Material Master data updates.
• Ensure effective tracking and reporting of supplier performance.
• Provide specialist support throughout various project phases and lifecycle, including management of contractual risk.
• Provide specialist input related to inclusive procurement, SHE and Social aspects of the project.
• Support key negotiations for regional contracts and drive a step change in commercial deals.
• Actively support an inclusive procurement programme to identify and implement initiatives targeted at increasing host community procurement participation.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, to deliver innovative solutions and sustainable value.
• Oversee supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues.
• Support a strategic approach across commercial work where communities are central to all commercial strategies, agreements and associated initiatives.
• Support strong connectivity with materials management and warehousing teams to ensure alignment on future demand requirements, working capital optimisation opportunities and the resolution of supplier non-performance.
• Support the Sustainability agenda with Suppliers through cross collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on circular economy and responsible sourcing opportunities and plans.

3. People & Teams
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

4. Compliance
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

Qualifications

Prescribed:

Grade 12
An undergraduate qualification - bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification

Desirable:

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Certifications:

Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence (Prescribed)

Experience:
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience.

Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:
• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Project Procurement experience
• Contracts Management experience (NEC favourable)
• Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement
• Good commercial management
• Critical and systems thinking capability

Technical Skills:

• Project Procurement (Advanced)
• Strategic procurement (Proficient)
• Integrated Risk Management (Proficient)
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (Proficient)
• Supply Chain Systems and Processes (Proficient)
• Transactional Procurement Management (Proficient)
• Commercial Negotiation (Proficient)
• Project Management and Planning (Proficient)
• Performance Management & Reporting (Proficient)
• Systemic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach (Proficient)
• Sustainable and Responsible Supply Chain (Proficient)

Social process skills
Self-awareness, and of behaviours that successfully drive or hinder team performance and collaboration

Application
Demonstrate drive, determination, persistence, and commitment to apply other elements of capability work

Other requirements
Medical certificate of fitness
There could be ad hoc requirements from time to time including need to travel

 

Additional Information

Our GBV Stand
Valterra Platinum takes a stand against gender-based violence and all forms of violence: ’We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch’’

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