Must have 15+ years of overall procurement experience, with the recent 7+ years in Steel, Mining, Metals, or related heavy industries.
Must have strong experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, negotiations, and cost reduction.
Must have experience managing large-value procurement and complex supplier ecosystems.
Must have experience managing purchase contracts, commercial terms, and supplier performance, and developing alternate/backup sources.
Must have proven ability to lead and mentor procurement teams and drive measurable savings.
Must have strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally (Projects, Operations, Finance, Stores, Engineering).
Must have experience monitoring procurement budgets, savings, and key procurement KPIs, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance.
Must come from a Steel or Mining industry background (Metals / heavy industry acceptable).