JOB VACANCY: KAGEM MINING LIMITED

Kagem is seeking remarkable candidates to join the team, in the position of Head – Supply Chain Services

HEAD – SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES (X 1)

Reports to: General Manager

Job Purpose

The HOD – Supply Chain Services provides strategic leadership and oversight of procurement, sourcing, warehousing, diesel management and logistics for Kagem Limited Mine. The role ensures uninterrupted mining operations through efficient, cost-effective and compliant supply chain processes, while fostering stakeholder trust, strong governance and continuous improvement.

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead procurement planning, vendor selection and negotiations to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Establish long-term supplier partnerships to secure continuity of supply and competitive advantage.
• Oversee inventory management systems, stocks audits and reconciliation.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to minimize stockouts and overstock.
• Ensure safe storage, security and accurate reporting of stock and diesel.
• Delivery budgetary targets through effective procurement and inventory cost management.
• Track KPIs such as savings achieved, stock turnover and budget variance.
• Report to GM and Finance Director on financial performance of supply chain functions.
• Interface with departmental heads to establish material flow including releasing order, receiving materials, issues management and budget proposals.
• Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain strategies aligned with KML’s business objectives.
• Provide commercial expertise and advisory support to Gemfields projects within Zambia.
• Drive governance, transparency and compliance across all supply chain functions.
• Champion digitalization and process improvements (ERP, automation, reporting dashboards).
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of supplier performance factors, such as cost, quality and delivery. Identify and develop strategic suppliers / partnerships to support KML’s business goals and to ensure end user satisfaction of the materials being procured.
• Fully embrace KML’s quality system to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Accountable to ensure that personal and Group HSE KPIs are set and achieved by all team members.
• Correct operation and control of relevant KLM HSE Standards within their Department.
• Ensuring clarity of HSEQ accountabilities and tasks for team members.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of HSE Standards within their Sections and taking actions to correct deficiencies.
• Authorizing sections specific plans and /or operating procedures (within limits of the approved KML HSE Standards).
• Ensure continuous improvement in supplier delivery, supplier onboarding quality and cost.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team across procurement, warehouse and logistics.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Drive local talent development and succession planning.
• Foster environment of adherence to due diligence and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ supply chain management/ business administration or a related field.
• 12-15 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement or logistics within mining or heavy industries.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and team-building capabilities.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Expertise in ERP and inventory management systems.
• High level of financial acumen, risk management and governance orientation.
• Strong Communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.
• Hands on experience with procurement management software and databases.
• Paid up member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS/CIPS).

The company provides single status accommodation at the mine site.

• Lead procurement planning, vendor selection and negotiations to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Establish long-term supplier partnerships to secure continuity of supply and competitive advantage.
• Oversee inventory management systems, stocks audits and reconciliation.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to minimize stockouts and overstock.
• Ensure safe storage, security and accurate reporting of stock and diesel.
• Delivery budgetary targets through effective procurement and inventory cost management.
• Track KPIs such as savings achieved, stock turnover and budget variance.
• Report to GM and Finance Director on financial performance of supply chain functions.
• Interface with departmental heads to establish material flow including releasing order, receiving materials, issues management and budget proposals.
• Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain strategies aligned with KML’s business objectives.
• Provide commercial expertise and advisory support to Gemfields projects within Zambia.
• Drive governance, transparency and compliance across all supply chain functions.
• Champion digitalization and process improvements (ERP, automation, reporting dashboards).
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of supplier performance factors, such as cost, quality and delivery. Identify and develop strategic suppliers / partnerships to support KML’s business goals and to ensure end user satisfaction of the materials being procured.
• Fully embrace KML’s quality system to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Accountable to ensure that personal and Group HSE KPIs are set and achieved by all team members.
• Correct operation and control of relevant KLM HSE Standards within their Department.
• Ensuring clarity of HSEQ accountabilities and tasks for team members.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of HSE Standards within their Sections and taking actions to correct deficiencies.
• Authorizing sections specific plans and /or operating procedures (within limits of the approved KML HSE Standards).
• Ensure continuous improvement in supplier delivery, supplier onboarding quality and cost.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team across procurement, warehouse and logistics.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Drive local talent development and succession planning.
• Foster environment of adherence to due diligence and governance.

• Strong leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Team-building capabilities
• Proven negotiation skills
• Vendor management skills
• Expertise in ERP systems
• Expertise in inventory management systems
• High level of financial acumen
• Risk management orientation
• Governance orientation
• Strong Communication skills
• Cross-cultural collaboration skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent evaluation skills
• Proficiency in inventory management software
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Hands on experience with procurement management software
• Hands on experience with procurement databases

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ supply chain management/ business administration or a related field.
• Paid up member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS/CIPS).