Group Head of Supply Chain Services (Africa ​/ Mining ​/ Procurement ​/ Warehousing ​/ Logistics

Reference No. 551-0511LH

Our client, an established mining company operating in Africa with global offices and listings, is seeking a strategic and globally minded Group Head of Supply Chain Services to lead their global supply chain function, based out of Gauteng. This pivotal role will lead and optimize the holistic supply chain function across all mining operations for all regions.

• Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across procurement, logistics, warehousing, and compliance.
• Improve supply chain performance across all operating mines.
• Establishing, incorporating and continuously developing a centralized procurement function.
• Ensuring efficient and timely procurement of goods and services whilst ensuring compliance with standards, policies and regulations.
• Supporting development of local teams on site.
• Assisting in designing and administering business systems for supply chain services and data integrity.
• Liaising with high-level stakeholders.
• Set and execute supply chain strategy, driving process improvements and digital integration.
• Manage centralized and site procurement, negotiate major contracts, ensuring compliance and ethical sourcing.
• Oversee warehousing and inventory for multi-site operations, improving accuracy and efficiency with automation.
• Mitigate risks while ensuring legal, safety, and customs compliance.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, promoting integrity, accountability, and innovation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar field.
• Master’s degree advantageous.
• Professional Procurement Affiliation (CIPS or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years in leadership roles within supply chain in the mining sector across Africa, with global exposure.
• Proven experience in strategic procurement, logistics, and warehouse management.
• Strong leadership across multi-location teams with a track record in team development.
• Self-driven and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems, analytics, and digital tools.
• Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially astute.
• Risk and compliance focused.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to travel frequently across Africa, at times on short notice.