Procurement Coordinator

About the role

SENET, a leading EPCM company in the mining and mineral processing sector, is seeking an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join its Projects team in Dakar, Senegal. The role will coordinate procurement activities throughout project execution, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, commercial objectives and project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities throughout project execution.
• Maintain the Project Enquiry Register and Procurement Status Reports.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and manage the tendering process.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, support technical and commercial bid adjudications, and negotiate pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Prepare adjudication reports and procurement recommendations for approval.
• Review Purchase Requisitions for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Confirm budget availability with the Cost Controller before committing expenditure.
• Issue Purchase Orders to approved vendors and resolve commercial queries.
• Apply and interpret Incoterms to allocate costs, risks and responsibilities.
• Monitor procurement activities against project schedules and milestones.
• Participate in project and client meetings, providing updates and identifying risks.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Logistics, Expediting, Quality, Vendors and Clients to ensure effective execution.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with policies, contracts and legislation.
• Identify and escalate procurement risks, supplier performance issues and schedule delays.

Required profile

• 5–8 years of experience as a Procurement Coordinator or in a similar procurement role within EPCM, engineering or major capital projects.
• Experience or exposure to mining and mineral processing projects.
• Experience working with international and/or regional suppliers.
• Strong commercial, sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes and Incoterms.
• Proven ability to manage RFQs, supplier evaluations, purchase orders and procurement reporting.
• Excellent coordination, communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Incoterms
• RFQ preparation and management