Project Procurement Superintendent – Uranium Mining Project

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 Project Procurement Superintendent. The role covers local procurement of goods and services, supplier management and local content, based at the Swakopmund and Trekkopje site.

Key responsibilities

• Manage local procurement of consumables, materials, site services, transportation, maintenance and small works, ensuring timely delivery, competitive cost and required quality in line with Group procedures.
• Develop and maintain the local supplier database, assessing and prequalifying local and regional suppliers and contractors.
• Run the full procurement process: RFQs, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, purchase orders and service agreements.
• Implement the Local Content Strategy and report on local procurement expenditure.
• Follow up orders and deliveries to site, coordinating goods receipt and acceptance with Warehouse, Quality Control and internal stakeholders.
• Support EPC/EPCM contractors in finding local suppliers and monitoring their local procurement commitments.
• Manage invoices, payment approvals and supplier claims, coordinate with the Cost Controller and report progress, performance and risks to the Procurement Manager.
• Contribute to digitalization initiatives such as e-procurement and supplier database management.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or contract administration.
• Proven experience in mining, construction, industrial or infrastructure projects in Namibia.
• Strong experience in supplier qualification, local content and procurement reporting.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM projects and supplier development is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Afrikaans and/or local Namibian languages are an asset.
• Valid driving licence.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of end-to-end procurement, RFQs, bid evaluation, negotiations and purchase order administration.
• Good understanding of the Namibian supplier market and local content requirements.
• ERP systems and procurement tools (SAP or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and digital procurement tools.
• Namibian tax, VAT, labour, import and empowerment regulations are an advantage.
• CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification is an advantage.