Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Lead – Contracts and Procurement (Fixed Term) to join the versatile Supply Chain Department under Mineral Resource Management – FS Section. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:
• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Feasibility Manager, you will be responsible for the development, negotiation, evaluation and administration of company contracts and procurement activities that are fundamental to the efficient operation of the company, and represents significant financial, legal and compliance obligations. You will ensure all risks related to procurement and contract management are effectively mitigated. The job develops, interprets, reviews, negotiates, and manages contracts. It coordinates the implementation of tendering and contract policies, procedures and standards to facilitate cost effective procurement of goods and services to meet the company’s requirements and ensure adherence to set contract terms and conditions.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Set outputs, objectives, and measures for the section to meet departmental short and medium-term goals, and cascades these to colleagues, and obtains approval of section manager.
• Develop operational plans for the section, setting priorities, with clear activity schedules, performance targets standards, procedures, and timeframes, and monitors achievement of same.
• Recommend resource requirements for the section to the section manager, and deploys allocated resources efficiently, taking into account identified needs and priorities.
• Manage approved sectional budget to ensure there is no unauthorised over expenditure.
• Establish and maintain sectional operational procedures and standards.
• Develop and puts in place secure procurement systems and controls in line with industry standards. Monitors and manages implementation to ensure compliance with corporate governance principles, approved procurement policy, strategies, and operational procedures.
• Conduct market research to keep abreast of market developments, research, and analyses statistical data and market reports on the various commodity situations, production patterns, and availability of works and services relevant to the needs of the company, prepare reports to manager recommending suitable services providers and contractors to ensure value for money.
• Approve procurement and contracts up to the authorised limit, and, in cases where the amount exceeds authorised signature authority, seek approval of authorised officials or where applicable, prepare submissions for review and subsequent approval.
• Provide contractors and end users with guidance on the interpretation of company contracts policy and procedures, advising concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations.
• Negotiate complex contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal and cost-effective procurement of goods and services for the company.
• Provide professional advice and user support and participates in negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and tenderers on contract terms and conditions.
• Draw up outsourcing contracts in accordance with company standards, covering terms, performance indicators, guarantees, contract period, escape clauses, security,
• Coordinate and facilitate signing of procurement contracts and/or service level agreements (SLAs) between the company and suppliers.
• Monitor and manage adherence to contractual agreements and produces reports to the departmental manager. Recommend amendments and extensions of contracts.
• Advise departments on alternative options for resolving contract problems, highlighting pros and cons for each option, and resolves any contractual issues that may be raised by contractors.
• Review contracts in liaison with end-users periodically to identify any contractual bottle necks and recommends remedial action or make decisions in accordance with approved authority levels.
• Check and validate contractors’ invoices in relation to agreed payment schedules and deliverables stated in the (SLAs), passes to end user for approval, and authorises payment within the delegated limit.
• Provide technical and commercial advice to departments on all matters pertaining to tendering and procurement of goods and services including appropriate methods of tendering.
• Provide technical and administrative support service to user departments in the evaluation of tenders. Follow up and resolve tender queries.
• Prepare tender documents in conjunction with end users, advises on and ensures compliance with tender policy and procedures.
• Provides administrative support services by preparing tender evaluation reports and submitting to appropriate authority for consideration as well as preparing award and regret letters to bidders.
• Evaluate the performance of contracts to ensure that both the company and the contractor adhere to agreed terms and conditions and advise on any deviations.
• Provide technical advice and participate in decision-making regarding extension, renewal, or termination of contracts, providing recommendations and justification thereof, arising from contract review findings.
• Liaises with relevant management functions to ensure all relevant governance and assurance protocols are observed.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of up-to-date job procedures for all tasks performed within the function.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Grade 12 certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in any Business-related discipline.
• Legal or accounting background with Supply chain experience will be added advantage.
• Minimum Ten (10) years’ experience in contracts and procurement management, preferably in the mining environment.
• Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of contracts and procurement management principles and practices.
• Experience in the use of a recognised CMMS preferably SAP.
• Extensive experience in P2P processes.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience in managing costs and budgeting
• Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.

What We Can Offer You:
• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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