Introduction
This position will be based at the Letseng Diamonds Mine Site in Lesotho. The site-based work roster will apply but may vary depending on immediate site production requirements. Preference will be given to Lesotho Citizens.
Description
The purpose of this position is to lead the Procurement team on site to direct the purchase, storage and distribution of all materials in a manner that ensures the timely provision of materials of the right quality to customers at the lowest total cost of ownership, and at the same time maintaining inventories at optimum economic levels.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages all aspects of contracts and procurement for the site, including allocation of Costs and Budget Management
- Provides purchasing services including preparation of enquiries; adjudication of tenders; placing orders; compiling annual contracts and administering and settling contract disputes
- Ensures compliance with legal, Client and Company regulations
- Organises the logistics and ensures that items procured are delivered to site timeously, including adherence to all cross border requirements
- Develops and implements operational systems for procurement of goods and services including materials purchasing, transportation, storage, handling, distribution, associated payments and business reporting
- Improves the management of inventory by applying best practice to determine stock levels, re-order levels and re-order quantities etc.
- Negotiates favourable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers
- Directs the safe and secure storage and handling of materials in the warehouse in accordance with legal requirements and best practice
- Establishes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) practices and reinforces through regular benchmarking, periodic RFP’s and supplier performance metrics reporting
- Ensures that weekly and monthly department reports are completed accurately and on time, including Procurement and Cost reports
- Monitors and controls operating costs in the department to ensure budget compliance
- Ensures compliance to all Company and Client Supply Chain/ Procurement Policies and Procedures
- Local supplier development, encouraging sourcing from reputable suppliers and ensuring adherence to ESD (Enterprise and Supplier Development) procedures
- Assists with weekly and monthly Cost Reporting and Forecasting, as well as Cashflow forecasting requirements
- Oversees site-based Finance to ensure supplier invoices are processed
- Oversees and ensures accurate receipting and checks Client invoice to ensure proper and correct cost allocations as per Client’s requirements
- Management as HOD of the entire Supply chain and Finance / Admin team on site
Qualification Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Relevant Procurement/ Materials Management / BCom Degree or Diploma
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- 4 – 6 years’ experience in a similar site-based Procurement role
- Must have experience in a remote site environment in the mining industry
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- English language proficiency
- Negotiation skills
- Time management, scheduling and planning skills
- Fundamentals of Budgeting and Forecasting
- Presentation skills
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Supervisory skills and experience
- Finance and Cost Reporting
Closing date: 06 December 2019