Head of Procurement – Mining & Resources at Tolu Minerals | Torre
Head of Procurement – Mining & Resources
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Tolu Minerals

Head of Procurement – Mining & Resources

Tolu Minerals
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Qateel Fahmi
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Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with operational objectives, project schedules, and budgets. Build and maintain strong relationships with international and PNG-based suppliers. Negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, and preferred supplier arrangements. Develop resilient sourcing strategies to minimize supply chain risks. Leadership & Team Development Establish and lead the procurement department from the ground up. Recruit, mentor, and develop procurement professionals across Brisbane and PNG. Create clear governance, accountability, and procurement best practices. Procurement Systems & Governance Design and implement procurement SOPs, approval workflows, and purchasing controls. Introduce procurement systems and inventory management tools. Ensure compliance with procurement governance, audit requirements, and financial controls. Manage supplier qualification, vendor risk assessments, and contract compliance. Operational Delivery Support critical procurement activities across remote mining operations. Resolve supply chain disruptions, customs issues, and vendor challenges. Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability. Identify alternative sourcing strategies to protect project schedules. Cost & Commercial Management Drive procurement cost savings and value engineering initiatives. Align procurement plans with project budgets and cash flow forecasts. Manage procurement spend, reporting, and supplier performance. Essential Requirements ✔ Proven leadership experience in Procurement or Supply Chain within: Mining Resources Exploration Heavy Construction ✔ Demonstrated experience: Building procurement functions from the ground up Developing procurement SOPs and governance frameworks Strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations Managing procurement teams Budgeting and commercial management ERP / Procurement Systems ✔ Comfortable with regular travel and extended periods working on remote PNG sites. Preferred Experience Papua New Guinea procurement experience Pacific or frontier market operations Existing supplier relationships within PNG Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
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