Senior Administrator Material Supply

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Number of positions: 1

Location of position:   Polokwane Smelter

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Safety

Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

1. Performance and Delivery 

Co-ordinate all material needs for operational area

• Ordering of all Materials & Services for operational area and ensuring stable flow of material requirements
• The creation of ‘perfect’ SAP Purchase Requisitions
• Operational area purchasing demand levelling across the month (specifically for stock items) by means of budget monitoring.
• Capturing of all PM requirements at operational area
• Liaising with Operations Supply Management Staff
• Input at Operational Area Support Forums
• Maintenance of applicable systems and work procedures at operational area with SM Staff
• Co-ordinating of all system related SM activities at operational area excluding areas covered by SC
• Deleting/removing obsolete material requirements for operational area – requisitions, purchase orders (via Site SM Staff

Identify coding and contract opportunities

• The screening of end-user purchasing needs / requests (i.e. control ‘maverick’ spend)
• Enforce the usage of existing and future SAP materials codes (and assist end-users to find the correct material code)
•  Identify frequently purchased materials suitable for coding and linkage to existing and new contracts
• Enforce the usage of existing and future contracts (i.e. drive operational area contract compliance)

Assist with maintenance of master data

• Identify new vendors for linkage to “Supply Catalogues”
• Identify materials master data problems and report to relevant responsible persons

Liaise and communicate with SC

• Follow-up of unreleased requisitions
• Follow-up of released requisitions/unfulfilled reservations in line SC SLA (Expediting)
• Weekly feedback on outstanding orders to operational area Departments and following up with Resident Buyers and site MM Staff (Expediting)
• Weekly follow up of all system related orders to ensure delivery of materials required – requisitions etc. (Expediting)
• Maintains the interface between the operational area end-users and the SM / Buying Department – (SC)
• Daily reporting and distribution on production losses related to material shortages - CAR administration at operational area.

Procure to Pay process administration and budget control

• Budget availability and cost centre verification when placing req’s.
• Invoice administration (only applicable if goods delivered with invoice directly to site)
• Reporting on material usage to planned usage.
• Monitoring and reporting purchasing violations to Operational SM staff

1. People & Teams

• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.

1. Compliance  

• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.   

This role is at a GBF 8 level reporting to the Commercial Advisor

Qualifications

• Grade 12- or 1-year Diploma in Materials, Purchasing or Technical Management equivalent
• Logistics or Technical degree (Advantageous)

Experience

•     9-12 Months Materials Management and Purchasing experience, utilising SAP or similar system

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical competence in material sourcing to specification

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

02 September 2026