Senior Specialist, Procurement

Job Overview

Lead the sourcing and procurement team in delivering timely, commercially sound and compliant supply of stock, non-stock and critical operating requirements for fixed plant operations. Coordinate sourcing, negotiations, order execution and supplier performance to protect operational continuity, achieve value for money and support working capital objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for fixed plant spares, reagents, grinding media and operating consumables, aligning requirements with end users.
• Evaluate total cost, technical compliance, delivery and supply risk; negotiate terms and document award recommendations, sourcing justifications and savings.
• Ensure accurate, approved purchase orders, timely supplier acknowledgements and effective management of RFQ and order backlogs.
• Expedite critical supplies, monitor stock cover and delivery commitments, and escalate shortages with clear recovery actions.
• Review replenishment requirements with Inventory to prevent duplicate purchasing, support appropriate min/max levels and balance availability with working capital.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, agree corrective actions and resolve delivery, quality and commercial issues.

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant procurement and sourcing experience, preferably in mining, mineral processing or a comparable industrial operation, including at least two years leading or supervising a procurement team.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
• CIPS studies commenced or an equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Current membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).