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 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

• 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
• Work in a safe manner and comply with and contribute to FQM’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, manuals and procedures.
• Ensure the Company procures resources in an ethical and commercially viable fashion, with a strong focus on internal customer satisfaction
• Assist with pricing information for budget submissions, scopes of work, and detailed costing for identified modifications and upgrades.

• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Operating experience with ERP systems, especially Pronto
• 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
• 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
• Know how to be Safety compliant with all work

• Degree in a Procurement and Supply or related
• CIPS Qualification is required
• Fully paid up Member of (Zambia institute of Purchasing and Supply) ZIPS