Senior Specialist, Mobile Warehouse at First Quantum Mineral

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Job Purpose

Manage the buying team

Monitor day to day ordering for stock and non-stock/indent in timely fashion, ensure compliance to Company’s policies and procedures

Staff reviews and KPI feedback

Follow up Urgent orders and expediting.

Focus on ABC classification and ensure critical stock reorder points are evaluated and prioritized regularly

Assist with design of reports in Pronto

Follow up Consignment stock replenishment orders

Document policies and procedures for implementation

End User and Vendor Liaison

To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to FQM’s Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment.

Job Responsibility

Experience in a Senior Role in Purchasing and Supply preferably within the mining industry.

Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

Operating experience with ERP systems, especially Pronto, essential

Interest in market dynamics along with business sense

Good working knowledge of excel

Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures

Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions

Leadership capabilities

Available to move between sites when required

Know how to be Safety compliant with all work

Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.

Specific Competencies

Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Able to prioritize work and respond to changing circumstances and demands with a strong focus on time management

Reliable and prepared to exercise initiative

Ability to perform under pressure and meet targets and deadlines

Able to communicate with all employees at all levels in the organization

Cooperative attitude

Ability to resolve conflicts and problems.

Job Attributes

Ensuring the Company procures resources in an ethical and commercially viable fashion, with a strong focus on internal customer satisfaction

Comply with FQM’s Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

Assist with pricing information for other than procurement purposes such as the preparation of budget submissions, scopes of work, detailed costing for identified modifications and upgrades, as required.

Experience required .

Minimum of 5 years experience in direct supervisory/managerial roles

Experience in leading teams

Conversant with mining operations

Qualifications

Degree in a Procurement and Supply or related

CIPS Qualification is required

Fully paid up Member of (Zambia institute of Purchasing and Supply) ZIPS

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