Procurement Superintendent

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Procurement Superintendent is responsible for managing all procurement and activities in support of the site overall operations. He is responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of the correct goods to site.

Responsibilities:

General:

• Lead the procurement function from sourcing to delivery, including resolution of non-compliance and payment issues.
• Develop or improve existing departmental procurement plan, procedures and documentation.
• Identify potential suppliers and maintaining the Approved Suppliers List.
• Ensure strict compliance to the corporate governance and purchasing policies and take appropriate remedial action when needed.
• Liaise with international suppliers to ensure rapid expediting of goods
• Strive to exceed profit plan goals related to materials including cost savings, economies of scale, quality, supplier rationalisation, low-cost sourcing and other performance objectives.
• Monitor purchasing services operating budgets.
• Review goods nonconformities with users, suppliers and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.
• Resolve supplier claims.

Staff Development:

• Provide supervision, guidance, coaching and technical assistance and support to the team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the team to identify areas requiring improvement and implement training and coaching measures to ensure employees receive sufficient training enabling them to perform their duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Promote and develop subordinate’s skills through the transfer of technology and skill development through on-the-job training programs.
• Encourage and facilitate effective and supportive communication between all team members and related departments

Safety Management:

• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices.
• Ensure every person within team is fit for work.
• Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used.
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures
• Ensure hazard management plans are observed.
• Keep statutory and internal reporting as required

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not    necessarily all inclusive.

Requirements;

• Minimum Master or Bac+5 in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent. Relevant experience:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience preferably in mining industry • High level of knowledge of local competencies French/ English skill essential
• Working experience with pack office Microsoft, Sage
• Preference for west African experience
• Experience of working effectively in a senior management team environment
• Experience working in multicultural environment
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and build effective relationships and network Demonstrates strong conceptual skills, and be capable of developing lateral practical solutions
• Ability to respond to a changing work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• Reputation for integrity and ethics
• Demonstrated leadership skills