Job Description

Job Description

Manager, Cost Control & Procurement

Industry: Mining • Metals • Steel • Heavy Industrial • Large Capital Projects

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Manager

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Cost Control & Procurement to lead all procurement, contracting, and cost governance activities across a major industrial project and its transition into full operations. This role is essential for ensuring strategic sourcing , cost efficiency , vendor performance , and supply chain reliability throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is ideal for a procurement leader with a strong background in mining, metals, steel, industrial manufacturing, or large-scale construction projects .

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Commissioning / Construction Phase

• Build and implement procurement systems , purchasing processes, and cost-control tools to support construction and commissioning.
• Lead end-to-end purchasing, contracting, and strategic sourcing for materials, equipment, and technical services.
• Partner with engineering, construction, and project management teams to maintain alignment with project schedules, budgets, and cost-control targets .
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, contractors, and service providers across the heavy industrial supply chain.
• Manage contract negotiation, bid evaluation, contract execution , and vendor performance.
• Provide detailed procurement reporting, forecasting , and cost-tracking to project leadership.

Post-Commissioning / Operational Phase

• Transition procurement processes from project-based workflows to a stable, optimized operational procurement and supply chain management system .
• Lead continuous purchasing activities, inventory management, and supplier performance monitoring to support plant uptime and reliability.
• Collaborate with the CFO and operations leadership to ensure financial oversight, cost optimization , and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier quality, and sourcing efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement and cost control team .

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of increasing responsibility in procurement, supply chain management, cost control, or project management within mining, metals, steel, heavy industrial manufacturing, or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing , contract negotiation, vendor management, and cost governance.
• Proven ability to build procurement systems for both project and operational environments.
• Strong cross-functional leadership experience working with engineering, construction, finance, and operations teams.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy for a major industrial operation.
• High-impact leadership role supporting both large capital projects and long-term plant operations.
• Work in a fast-paced industrial environment with strong leadership visibility.

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