CA Global - Our client has a successful operating mine in West Africa - They are currently seeking an experienced personnel to lead and advise on all commercial matters onsite:
Job Title: Head of Commercial Services (Logistics / Warehousing /Supply Chain /Purchasing)
Location: West Africa
Responsibilities
Management:
- Provide leadership and oversee the development of proper commercial practices
- Develop a framework of selection criteria for potential suppliers to conform to according to international best practice for small listed companies
- Develop a financial framework for the acquisition of goods and services within the overall appointed authority structure set by the Group
- Lead the Group’s insurance programme in conjunction with the Group’s insurance brokers
- Represent the Group in any dispute resolution with suppliers including direct negotiations with suppliers
Procurement:
- Oversee procurement activities to ensure supplies of goods, services and equipment for daily operational needs are met
- Ensure that commercial negotiations result in the best value for money in terms of price whilst not comprising on quality
Warehousing/Logistics:
- Develop strong warehousing procedures that safeguard the Group’s purchased consumables and ensure items can be efficiently located and utilised within operations
- Oversee logistics activities from point of delivery at freight forwarders to delivery at site to ensure purchased items are securely and efficiently transported
- Work closely with operations team to ensure critical supplies are maintained on site and develop re-ordering processes to maintain minimum/maximum levels without unnecessarily increasing working capital
Outsourcing:
- Assess activities undertaken by the Group which may be better provided by a third party in terms of cost, quality and efficiency
Requirements / Qualifications
- Graduate Degree
- Relevant post graduate qualification (ACA / MBA) desirable
- Working knowledge of Pronto advantageous
- Experience of warehousing and logistics for operations in emerging markets with long supply chains
- Reporting to the CFO - managing a team of 15 people with three direct reports.
- Experience of successfully negotiating contracts within an asset intensive business environment
- Strong commercial skills with an ability to build productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Previous experience of a commercial role in a listed environment and implementing an appropriate control environment is important
Contractual Information
- 2-3 year expatriate contract
- 7/3 rotation - FIFO into West Africa
- USD Market related salary
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online