Procurement Manager at Kursi Group Limited

The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and uninterrupted acquisition of solid minerals, equipment, spare parts, diesel, operational materials, and services required to support the Company's mining and mineral processing operations.

The role requires proven experience in the procurement, sourcing, evaluation, and purchasing of solid minerals, particularly tin ore (cassiterite), monazite, wolframite, columbite, tantalite, lithium-bearing minerals, and other related mineral ores.

The Procurement Manager will develop strategic supplier relationships with miners, cooperatives, aggregators, mineral dealers, and service providers while ensuring supplier performance, contract compliance, cost optimization, and adherence to Company procurement policies and regulatory requirements. The role also leads procurement process improvements and supports strategic sourcing initiatives that contribute to operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Mineral Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives and operational requirements. 
• Lead the sourcing and procurement of solid minerals, including tin ore (cassiterite), monazite, wolframite, columbite, tantalite, lithium-bearing minerals, and other related mineral ores. 
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with miners, cooperatives, aggregators, mineral dealers, suppliers, and contractors. 
• Conduct supplier due diligence and evaluate mineral suppliers based on quality, reliability, pricing, and production capacity. 
• Support mineral sourcing strategies that ensure continuous availability of quality feedstock for the Company's processing plants. 

Operational Procurement

• Oversee the procurement of equipment, spare parts, diesel, operational materials, and services. 
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials required to support uninterrupted operations. 
• Coordinate inventory planning and procurement activities to optimize stock levels and reduce shortages. 
• Work closely with production, laboratory, and operations teams to ensure procured minerals meet required quality specifications. 

Supplier & Contract Management

• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and supplier agreements in line with Company policies and approved budgets. 
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, compliance, and value for money. 
• Maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers while identifying alternative sourcing opportunities. 
• Resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions where necessary. 

Cost Control & Procurement Optimization

• Monitor procurement expenditure and implement cost-saving initiatives. 
• Analyse market trends, mineral prices, and supplier pricing to support purchasing decisions. 
• Identify opportunities for procurement process improvements and operational efficiencies. 
• Ensure optimal utilization of procurement budgets and resources. 

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Company procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical procurement practices. 
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks, including supply disruptions, price volatility, and supplier dependency. 
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier records, contracts, and purchase histories. 
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable mining and environmental regulations. 

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and develop procurement personnel. 
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Production, Legal, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure effective procurement planning and execution. 
• Prepare procurement reports and present key procurement metrics to Management. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of mineral procurement targets. 
• Cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. 
• Timely procurement and delivery of operational requirements. 
• Supplier performance and contract compliance. 
• Availability of quality mineral feedstock for production. 
• Inventory availability and reduction of stock shortages. 
• Compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 
• Accuracy and completeness of procurement records and reports. 
• Effectiveness of procurement process improvement initiatives. 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Mining Engineering, Geology, Mineral Processing, or a related discipline. 
• A Master's Degree or relevant professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent) will be an added advantage. 

Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within the solid minerals, mining, mineral processing, or mineral trading industry. 
• Demonstrable experience sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and purchasing solid minerals such as tin ore (cassiterite), monazite, wolframite, columbite, tantalite, lithium-bearing minerals, and other related mineral ores. 
• Proven experience working directly with miners, cooperatives, aggregators, mineral dealers, or mineral suppliers. 
• Proven experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing. 
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations. 
• Demonstrated experience implementing cost-saving initiatives and procurement process improvements. 

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of solid mineral procurement and supply chain operations. 
• Practical understanding of mineral grading, sampling, quality assessment, pricing, and commercial evaluation. 
• Knowledge of the characteristics and market value of cassiterite (tin ore), monazite, wolframite, columbite, tantalite, lithium-bearing minerals, and other related mineral ores. 
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. 
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, contract management, and inventory control. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and procurement management software. 
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data interpretation skills. 

Core Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Management 
• Solid Mineral Procurement and Supplier Management 
• Contract Negotiation and Commercial Management 
• Supplier Relationship Management 
• Cost Control and Budget Management 
• Inventory and Supply Chain Management 
• Procurement Risk Management and Compliance 
• Data Analysis and Reporting 
• Leadership and Team Management 
• Communication and Stakeholder Management 
• ERP and Procurement Systems 
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making 
• Results Orientation 

Mandatory Requirement

Applicants must have previous experience in the solid minerals industry, with hands-on involvement in the procurement, sourcing, evaluation, and purchasing of solid minerals, including but not limited to tin ore (cassiterite), monazite, wolframite, columbite, tantalite, lithium-bearing minerals, and other related mineral ores. Applications from candidates without relevant solid minerals procurement experience will not be considered.