This role is full time office based Due to continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join a leading global organisation that sources and procures a diverse selection of supplies and materials to a range of international businesses across the Infrastructure, Mining, Energy & Agriculture sectors. To be considered for this role you must have previous international procurement experience within a similar mining, energy, infrastructure or oil & gas business. Key Responsibilities: · Negotiate, source and obtain materials, equipment and services, achieving competitive pricing without compromising quality. · Liaise directly with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quotes are secured and successfully delivered. · Provide clients with an offer that meets their exact technical and commercial requirements and is compliant, competitive, clear and comprehensive. · Execute and manage supplier contracts in accordance with guidelines to optimise cost, service and quality. · Evaluate and select suppliers based on credibility/capability, commercial, technical and delivery criteria. · Effectively time manage to meet all deadlines, due dates and delivery schedules. · Manage the sales order backlog so that the procurement team hand files over to supply chain team within the agreed KPIs. Skills & Experience: · Minimum 3 years procurement experience including a good knowledge in global sourcing · A buyer with broad mechanical and electro-mechanical understanding as well as a good knowledge of MRO requirements both locally and internationally would be useful · Good knowledge of the Mining industry/equipment/suppliers · Knowledgeable about international trade and logistics challenges · Ideally some experience working with clients in Africa and the Middle East · Familiar with ISO 9001 QMS processes · Additional languages, especially French a plus · Team player · Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships · Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills · Proficient user of Microsoft Office, Excel in particular · A positive can-do attitude · Great negotiations skills with suppliers to ensure best value outcomes for the business