Procurement Officer – Uranium Mining Project (French Speaking)

About the role

IOTA Group supports major international projects in energy, nuclear, mining, infrastructure and industry. For a uranium mining project in Namibia, it is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to manage procurement packages covering equipment, materials and services for the Trekkopje Uranium Project. The post is based between Swakopmund and the Trekkopje site, reports to the OMN Procurement & Contract Manager and works within an EPC/EPCM environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement packages from purchase requisition to purchase order closure, ensuring timely delivery, competitive costs and compliance with group procedures.
• Prepare RFQs, organise bid clarifications, evaluate bids commercially and negotiate, then prepare award recommendations and issue purchase orders.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality control and expediting teams, and develop bid lists and prequalify local and international suppliers.
• Review EPCM/EPC contractor procurement plans and bid lists, and monitor procurement schedules against construction and commissioning.
• Maintain procurement registers, supplier databases and reporting, and handle PO amendments, change orders, invoices and claims with the Cost Controller.
• Monitor commercial terms, guarantees, warranties and contractual obligations, and coordinate logistics interfaces including Incoterms, transport and customs clearance.
• Report contractual issues such as scope changes, delays, variations, claims and penalties, and ensure compliance with ethics, anti-corruption and supplier due diligence requirements.
• Contribute to digitalisation of procurement through e-procurement tools and reporting dashboards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience in mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, construction or industry.
• Proven experience managing procurement packages and working in EPC/EPCM environments.
• Strong knowledge of supplier qualification, sourcing, bid evaluation, negotiations and PO administration.
• Experience in local and international procurement, supplier management and contractor oversight.
• Good understanding of procurement planning, commitment tracking, invoicing and reporting.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs clearance and international purchasing; knowledge of Namibian regulations and nuclear/radiological facilities is an asset.
• CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous; valid driving licence.
• Fluent written and spoken English; French is an asset.

Required skills

• ERP procurement systems, particularly SAP (an advantage)
• Incoterms and customs clearance procedures
• Anti-corruption compliance and supplier due diligence

The assignment may run until 31 December 2027, starting as soon as possible. Apply with a detailed CV in English or French.