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Job title: Procurement Superintendent
Site: Kansanshi
Department: Commercial
Section: Procurement
Position reports to: Supply Manager
Grade: 18
Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Procurement Superintendent is to oversee and coordinate the procurement of goods for the business operations, ensuring that purchases are made cost-effectively, on time, and in compliance with the Company policies and quality standards
Key Responsibilities
This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
Safety:
Maintain the highest standard of health and safety performance by implementing a personal safety plan, exhibiting behaviours consistent with zero tolerance, leading -by example with colleagues, team members and suppliers and acting in accordance with Kansanshi Health and Safety policies.
Leadership:
Building ever-increasing capability within the Procurement Team, setting medium and long-term objectives aligned with Commercial goals, identifying opportunities for improved team structure and positioning, and developing new skill sets to enhance future capability. Ensuring team members are aware of and actively working toward Procurement targets, measuring performance through a leadership dashboard with meaningful metrics, and escalating issues requiring senior leadership support. Addressing business-critical situations with a sense of urgency.
Procurement Operations:
Ensuring an efficient, compliant and value add service in support of mining/processing operations.
Problem Solving Requirements:
Key challenges include, continuously improving procurement efficiency while sustaining a high-quality business service through the accurate and correct processing of purchase orders. Enhancing supplier performance and effectively planning and prioritizing critical business requirements to ensure seamless operational support
Key Technical Skills Include:
Qualifications
All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
College/University Education:
Other Qualifications:
Pronto accreditation
Licenses/Certifications:
Member of statutory body
Language:
Experience
Behavioural Traits
Operational Requirements
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people.
We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants.
We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations.
From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year.
