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.