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Namibia PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Namibia PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Namibia PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Summary
Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager, the Procurement Coordinator will be responsible for
providing support to the various business functions in all procurement related activities. The
incumbent will be responsible for managing the procure-to-pay process, leading supplier performance
reviews, managing strategic supplier relationships, tracking & reporting procurement KPI’s, and
identifying value adding improvements to existing processes / contracts. To excel in this role, the
incumbent will need to be operationally minded and possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced
environment. The role will work closely with the Accounts Payable, Treasury, Operations and
Maintenance teams. The position requires a mature leader, who is a flexible team player with a “can-
do” attitude.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure the business has timely supply of goods and materials it requires
Demonstrate value for money for the company in the country when money is being spent with
suppliers
Apply Impala’s Procurement processes ensuring all necessary controls, approvals and reporting
is carried out in the country
General Management
Be the primary procurement point of contact for the country and provide support to the
general management team.
Ensure implementation of, and compliance to all procurement policies, processes and
procedures, and provide guidance to the business and country management on the same.
Have clear understanding of primary challenges and identify opportunities for Procurement
value.
Manage and carrying out Procurement activities across a wide range of categories and for all
internal departments
Lead prioritization exercises between internal stakeholders (esp. operations & maintenance)
to develop a clear procurement pipeline and accompanying schedule.
Reporting line
This position reports to the Regional Procurement Manager and will be based in Maputo / Matola,
Mozambique
Profile
Fluent in English and Portuguese
Possess an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business-related qualification
(Master’s degree not required, but will be an added advantage)
Industry experience in Mining, Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas
Minimum 5 years Procurement experience (Ideally 2-3 years management experience OR 4+
years in a senior operations / senior supply chain specialist role)
Ability to manage commercial relationships with local suppliers
Excellent negotiation and project management skills
Problem solver, team player, with exceptional communication and persuasive skills.
Mature leader with experience managing conflict
Basic functional skills using ERP systems (SAP, Navision)
Working knowledge of legal matters relating to Procurement
Able to accurately manage and analyze high levels of data
Demonstrates integrity and ethics
Location
Walvis Bay Terminal, Mozambique