Supply Chain Manager: Barrick Gold


Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia.
Reporting to: Commercial Services Manager
Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the North Western region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km south-west of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking for an experienced and qualified individual to be considered for the position of Supply Chain Manager
Role Summary
Reporting to the Commercial Services Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the Supply Chain Team, and effective commercial and financial Management support and services to the Commercial Manager and the site Management Team. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
  • Provide effective direction and leadership to the Supply Chain function to ensure that effective controls are in place for management of warehouse inventory, procurement and logistics
  • Provide guidance and input into contractual negotiations, resolution of contractual issues and assistance to contract representatives to ensure Barrick’s interests are maintained at optimal outcome.
  • Responsible for management of work priorities for the materials section and ensuring that activities are undertaken in accordance with business needs.
  • Actively participate in identification and implementation of projects that demonstrate working in an environment of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure monthly reports are completed on time and with the required consent.
  • Manage the preparation of repair/rotable parts for offsite shipment and subsequent repair and return.
  • Accountable for completion of all tasks identified in the Management Operating System (MOS) to the specified quality and timelines as assigned to this role;
  • Maintaining the Functional MOS Audit schedule.
  • Ensuring Functional MOS Audits are completed as per the agreed schedule.
  • Ensuring audit findings for Functional MOS improvements are actioned.
  • Taking action on non-conformances to agreed Functional MOS processes
  • Become actively involved in Barrick’s aims and objectives of engaging with the local community and strive to leave a positive impact on the longer-term outcomes for local people.  Promote the integration between this engagement and the success of the business.
  • Prepare and manage the budget for the function
  • Ensure all members of the team have clearly defined accountabilities and roles and that individual development plans are in place to enable goals to be achieved.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
  • Degree in Purchasing & Supply/Materials Management or related discipline
  • Significant 10 years in Warehousing, Contracts Management and Procurement preferably in the mining environment at a senior level.
  • Qualification in engineering an added advantage
  • Have an in depth knowledge and understanding of warehouse management principles and practice.
  • Have an in depth knowledge and understanding of Procurement and Contract management principles and practice
  • Experience in the use of a recognised CMMS preferably PRONTO.
  • Competent in a computerised Inventory Control or Warehouse Management System
  • Experience in managing costs and budgeting
  • Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
  • Strong report writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be eligible to become a Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing & Supply (ZIPS).
Zambian Nationals who meet requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a Security and / or Police Clearance Check; a Competence Assessment, Qualifications, Credit and Reference Checks