Manager Production Drilling Services

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Globe 24-7 Full time R1 500 000 - R2 500 000 per year

Manager Production Drilling Services
 

The Company
 

Our client operates as a globally diversified gold mining organization with a broad portfolio of high-quality assets, projects, and exploration ventures across 10 countries and four continents. The company strategically pursues opportunities in complementary minerals where it can capitalize on its established assets, equity interests, and extensive technical and managerial capabilities.  Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals.

The Role

Reporting to the Director Procurement Drilling, the successful candidate will join a global procurement team and take ownership of the end-to-end management of drilling services categories critical to the business success. You'll drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management, building strong partnerships to optimize cost, performance, and quality. This role requires strong market analysis, commercial acumen, and the ability to unlock value through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

The Key Responsibilities

  • Category Strategy & Market Intelligence:
    Develop and implement a comprehensive Drilling Services category strategy that leverages market intelligence, cost modelling, and benchmarking to drive long-term value and alignment with business objectives.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management:
    Lead tendering, negotiation, and contracting processes for high-value drilling service agreements, ensuring cost optimization, performance alignment, and compliance with governance standards.
  • Supplier Relationship Management:
    Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, establishing KPIs, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring suppliers deliver consistent quality, cost efficiency, and innovation.
  • Value Delivery & Cost Optimization:
    Drive measurable cost reduction and value creation through TCO management, should-cost analysis, and structured savings tracking across operational and capital spend.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance:
    Collaborate with operations, technical, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with production needs while maintaining robust compliance, reporting, and governance.

The Requirements
 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
  • 5+ years' experience in category management or commercial analytics.
  • Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and data analytics.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Expertise in sourcing, spend management, cost modelling, and supplier negotiations.
  • Right to work in South Africa

The Rewards

  • Based in Johannesburg, this position offers a permanent contract with a competitive remuneration package.
  • Be part of a global mining leader shaping the future of strategic sourcing. You'll work on high-impact categories, influence critical business decisions, and gain international exposure to cutting-edge procurement practices.
  • You'll collaborate with experts across disciplines, unlock measurable value, and contribute to a culture that values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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