Copper Quail Global is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client within the mining industry and they seeking to appoint a Procurement Supervisor. The Procurement Supervisor will report to the Procurement Superintendent. It is within the supply chain department. The rotation model is on a 9/3 or 6/2 basis. Job level/code is Expat. The role is based in Sierra Leone.

Role Purpose:
As a Procurement Supervisor, you are responsible for identifying sources of supply, procuring operational equipment/spares, and setting up contracts to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at optimal costs.

Accountabilities:

Request, assess, analyse, and recommend award on supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
Analysing supplier spend and create RFQs for setting up contracts.
Ensuring continuous flow of materials and services by expediting orders and resolving supplier queries to improve cycle times.
Managing vendors' performance and escalate nonperforming vendors to Procurement Manager for appropriate intervention.
Complying with legislation and ethical guidelines when procuring goods and services.
Submitting weekly/monthly reports.
Attending weekly meetings with end users and foster good working relationships.
Offer support to the finance team to overcome challenges with supplier payments.
Work closely with the Procurement, Expediting, and Warehouse teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Skills:

Decisiveness.
Resilience and resourcefulness.
Good influencing skills.
Performance orientation.
Interpersonal skills.
Analytical Skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Experience:

Experience in a mining environment is highly preferred.
At least 5 years’ experience in Procurement in the mining industry.
Experience in leading and training multicultural, diverse teams.
MS Office & ERP systems experience.