Senior Specialist Supply Chain Operations

About the role

Valterra Platinum, a primary producer of platinum group metals with integrated mining, smelting and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, is hiring one Senior Specialist Supply Chain Operations for the Mototolo Complex. The role sits in the Supply Chain Department at Band 6 level, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, and focuses on supporting the interface between supply chain, operations and the communities to drive supply chain operational excellence at business and asset level.

Key responsibilities

• Create a safety culture through authorised operational systems and processes, ensuring zero harm and consistent application of safety and health principles.
• Translate asset strategy, critical tasks and performance targets into supply chain strategies, taking part in demand planning, forecasting and commercial and procurement planning.
• Support reporting on asset scorecards and supply chain targets such as OTIF, lead time, inclusive procurement and performance inventory management, and help remove roadblocks affecting delivery and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier relationship management processes, support supplier compliance with supply chain policies, and implement contracts with change management and performance management.
• Support inclusive procurement plans, supplier sustainability and social requirements, and the implementation of business-specific social and sustainability strategies.
• Provide data analysis and advice to identify improvement initiatives, and give on-the-ground support for group initiatives at the business unit operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or a relevant tertiary qualification; a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in supplier and contractor relationship management, inclusive/local procurement and analytical skills.
• Effective influencing and engagement skills, and stakeholder engagement and communication experience.

Required skills

• Supply chain management in a global context (sourcing, purchasing, category management, physical supply chain).
• Integrated risk management, project management and planning, and transactional procurement and contract management.
• Performance management and reporting, supplier management, and data analytics.

What we offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe operations.