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Lubambe copper mine |
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Posted 2018-11-06 01:33:43
Lubambe Copper Mine is located
within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a
large – scale mining license covering an area of approximately 240 square
kilometres. The mine is a modern, world class facility with fully mechanized
underground operations.
Lubambe Copper Mine is owned by
EMR Capital of Australia (80%) and ZCCM – Investments Holdings (20%).
The Mine is currently in a ramp
up stage and will ultimately produce 45, 000 tonnes of contained copper and
will employ approximately 1,500 people. The Plant infrastructure consists of a
Concentrator plant, a laboratory and underground infrastructure. The
Concentrator incorporates crushing, milling, flotation and filtration. The
design capacity is 2.5 MTPA of ore at an average mill grade of 2.3% copper,
yielding 45,000 tonnes of contained copper in concentrate to be sold to
smelters in Zambia.
Lubambe Copper Mine seeks to
employ experienced and qualified individuals in the following position:
Buyer (X1)
This position reports to the Senior
Buyer.
CORE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
In charge of managing and
coordinating procurements, as well as working on the most complex purchases for
the company.
Key Performance
Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):
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Performing routine procurement
duties in line with the Lubambe policies and procedures.
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Track key functional metrics to
reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
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Ensure that the Initiated
bid/quote process for services, materials and equipment are timely sent to
right Suppliers.
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Tracking orders and ensuring
timely delivery.
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Interaction with end users and
outside consultants to develop realistic specifications.
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Ensure that prepared bid
documents are well monitored to ensure adherence to the bidding process.
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Performs bid analysis and makes
recommendations regarding purchases.
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Determine and develops
appropriate sources of supply and maintains cooperative working relationships
with vendors to stay current with trends and technologies, products and
services.
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Ensure that open requisitions are
timeously converted into orders.
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Ensure that the procurement team
purchases at the most favorable price, consistent with quality, quantity,
specification requirements and other factors.
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Ensure sound ethical standards
during procurement processes.
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Monitor and enforce the
Expediting of orders with the suppliers on regular basis.
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Ensure that the closing out of
orders is done within the agreed time frame.
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Updating and maintaining complete
procurement records and ensuring they are properly safeguarded and accurate for
future reference.
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Resolves problems and issues
arising from purchase of services, supplies and equipment with internal and
external clients.
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Establishes and maintains a
cordial relationship with internal customers and external suppliers.
Academic Qualifications and Experience:
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Business Administration/
Engineering degree/Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain
Management, Operations Planning or a related field, other related courses
desirable.
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Certification in Supply Chain
Management is an added advantage.
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Must be a member of the Zambia
Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) with a valid practicing licence.
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1+ years proven track record of
related experience in similar field, Government legislation related to
contracts and Tenders, Policy & Procedure writing, tracking of budget
expenses, and senior level reporting.
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Maintain Internal and external
relationships with Stakeholders (i.e. Suppliers, contractors, government
agencies and internal clientele).
Applicants who
meet the above requirements are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae in MS
word format to recruitment@lubambe.com.
The closing date for receipt of applications is: Friday 9th November, 2018.
Please do not send scanned copies
of your educational qualifications at this stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.