IOTA Group supports its clients in delivering major international projects across the energy, nuclear, mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

For a major uranium mining project in Namibia, we are currently looking for an experienced Project Procurement Superintendent

Main Responsibilities

• Manage local procurement activities for goods and services (consumables, materials, site services, transportation, maintenance and small works), ensuring timely delivery, competitive costs and required quality standards, in compliance with Group procurement procedures.
• Develop and maintain the local supplier database, identifying, assessing and prequalifying local and regional suppliers and contractors.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including RFQs, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, purchase orders and service agreements.
• Implement the Local Content Strategy and monitor and report local procurement expenditure.
• Ensure order and delivery follow-up to the project site, coordinating goods receipt and acceptance with Warehouse, Quality Control and internal stakeholders.
• Support EPC/EPCM contractors in identifying local suppliers and monitoring their local procurement commitments.
• Manage invoices, payment approvals and supplier claims, ensuring proper follow-up of supplier issues and coordination with the Cost Controller to maintain accurate procurement registers and commitments.
• Monitor and report procurement progress, performance and risks to the Procurement Manager.
• Contribute to procurement digitalization initiatives, including e-procurement processes and supplier database management.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline.
• 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 implementation and procurement reporting.
• Experience managing goods and services procurement.
• Experience supporting EPC/EPCM projects and supplier development initiatives would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes, including RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, supplier qualification and purchase order administration.
• Good understanding of the Namibian supplier market and local content requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools (SAP or equivalent).
• Proficiency in procurement reporting and commitment tracking.
• Knowledge of Namibian regulations relating to taxation, VAT, labour, business registration, importation and empowerment policies would be an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required; Afrikaans and/or local Namibian languages would be an asset.
• Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within multicultural and international project teams, manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical procurement, compliance, supplier due diligence and anti-corruption principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital procurement tools.
• Interest in process improvement and procurement digitalization initiatives.
• Valid driving licence.

• Location: Swakopmund and Trekkopje site, Namibia
• Duration: Assignment potentially running until 31 December 2030
• Starting date: asap