Senior Project Procurement Officer - Uranium Mining Project

About the role

IOTA Group is looking for an experienced Senior Project Procurement Officer for a major uranium mining project in Namibia (the Trekkopje Uranium Project). You will lead and coordinate all procurement activities, based between Swakopmund and the Trekkopje site, and report to the Project Procurement & Contract Manager while working closely with the Project Director and ORANO's French departments.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the procurement strategy, package breakdown and sourcing plan with the Project Director and ORANO Purchasing.
• Lead procurement from strategy and package definition through tendering, negotiation, contract award and handover to contract administration.
• Prepare tender documentation (RFQ/ITT) integrating technical, HSE, quality and contractual requirements.
• Manage supplier qualification, the approved vendor list, bid evaluations, negotiations and contract award recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with ORANO Group procedures, Namibian regulations and local content requirements.
• Identify long-lead equipment and critical packages, develop procurement schedules, and manage budgets, commitments, supplier performance and KPIs.
• Integrate key contractual provisions such as liquidated damages, on-time delivery, quality, IP and confidentiality, and coordinate with Engineering and the Contract Administrator.
• Lead and develop the international and local procurement team, support digitalisation (e-tendering, supplier portal), and uphold legal, ethical and anti-corruption standards.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of procurement experience on major international projects in mining, construction or industry, including large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.
• Proven experience managing procurement teams in international, multicultural settings.
• Good knowledge of international contract forms (FIDIC, NEC, standard EPC/EPCM contracts).
• Knowledge of Namibian regulations, local content and import/customs procedures is an advantage.
• Valid driving licence; professional English and ability to work with French-speaking stakeholders.

Required skills

• Procurement strategy, package management, supplier qualification, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• ERP and procurement management systems; MS Project and/or Primavera P6 are an advantage.
• International logistics, Incoterms, expediting and long-lead equipment management.
• Understanding of engineering, QA/QC, HSE and construction requirements.

The assignment is based in Swakopmund and the Trekkopje site, potentially until 31 December 2027, starting as soon as possible.