Procurement Assistant – Mining & Earthmoving Parts

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Procurement Assistant to support our procurement team in the North West province. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing parts and consumables for mining and earth‑moving equipment, ensuring timely delivery to minimise downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and sourcing of mining and earth‑moving machinery parts, equipment, and operational consumables.
• Procure parts for heavy earth‑moving equipment and mining machinery.
• Process purchase orders and follow up on supplier deliveries.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers, technicians, and internal departments regarding procurement requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with replenishment planning.
• Obtain quotations and compare pricing to ensure cost‑effective purchasing.
• Support the procurement team with administrative and operational functions.
• Assist with supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
• Source urgent breakdown and operational parts efficiently to minimise downtime.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a procurement or purchasing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply‑chain procedures.
• Extensive experience within the mining, earth‑moving machinery, or heavy equipment parts sector.
• Knowledge of earth‑moving machinery components and mining equipment parts.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Computer literate with experience using procurement systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Procurement systems
• Microsoft Office