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Posted 2018-09-03 02:44:30
Requisition Number: 503663
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Country: Zambia
Location: Solwezi
Site: Kansanshi
Categories: Procurement and Logistics
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has
grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining
business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel
assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth
is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in
everything they do.
In March 2013, First Quantum
Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company
primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey,
with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre
Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one
of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified
portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight
countries across five continents.
With a strategic plan to produce
more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company
is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one
of the top five copper producers in the world.
This position will be required
to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal
regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as
finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company
and relevant to the level and responsibilities of the function
role. Execute / Perform tasks covering the entire tendering process,
including the following:
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Initiate contract notices,
monitor contractor performance including reporting on the status of contracts
and agreed deliverables.
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Maintain an electronic and manual
contract documentation system containing audit file for each contract which
will include, among others, executed contracts, correspondence, changes,
deviations, amendments, clarifications and payment schedule.
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Manage contract
amendments/variations, provide ad hoc and regular contract status reports
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Maintain effective communication
with all stakeholders in relation to the performance of contracts.
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Initiate the bidding or tendering
process and proactively manage the interface with contractors and the internal
customers to avoid delays.
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Interface with end-users and
other internal stakeholders as well as directly interface with vendors to
determine relevant business needs and act as primary liaison when negotiating
contract terms and conditions.
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Demonstrate consistent behavior
in line with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Risk
Management policies, procedures and standards.
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Support the maintenance of a safe
and secure work environment through proactive risk identification, reporting
and management.
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Participate as an effective team
member in working collaboratively with leaders, peers and relevant others
(including from other teams) to achieve business goals.
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Any Other Duties, as per
instruction from Direct Line Supervisor or Senior Management.
Requirement:
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Minimum Diploma or equivalent
qualification in Supply Chain Management from a recognized College or
University
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Member of the Zambia Institute of
Purchasing and Supply
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Previous experience in Supply
Chain Management is an added advantage
Applications close: 14 Sep 2018 FLE Daylight Time
To apply for this job
please visit careers.first-quantum.com.