Key Responsibilities: Purchasing management Source new suppliers when required or drive sourcing activities from existing suppliers Support Coal Origination field team with pricing analysis and evaluation of offers from 3rd party coal suppliers where required Support Road Transport team with pricing analysis and evaluation of offers from Transporters where required Costing analysis for reporting purposes and to identify potential areas for cost savings/optimization. Provide input where necessary when the function resides with other role players Manage the procurement officer to ensure fulfillment of this KPA Contract management (suppliers, mainly coal mines contracting terms) Conclude trade agreements with suppliers Contracting with 3rd party coal mines for coal, Transporters and contracting with other suppliers to meet the needs of the logistics business Monitor Contract Compliance as per contractual obligations Manage the legal officer to ensure fulfillment of this KPA to ensure that trade terms and agreements are concluded efficiently Analysis and reporting Conduct commercial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement Provide insights and recommendations to management based on commercial and financial data Produce the relevant reports required for the role within the stipulated time frame Credit management and management of supplier invoices payment activities Monitor credit limit with the mines, ensuring timely arrangements when needed Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and payment, including prepayments Manage provisions and payment requests for coal contracts and every vessel Team management Provide guidance and mentorship to the team and ensure timely work execution Conduct training sessions on processes and procedures when required Identify areas of improvement for optimization and recommend action Develop and drive a high-performance culture Minimum requirements: Diploma/ Degree in Accounting / Cost Accounting / Business / Economics 5 years experience in Commercial / Procurement role Trucking, commodity trading, logistics experience preferred Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel Maintain a professional work ethic in dealing with relevant stakeholders #J-18808-Ljbffr