Barrick Gold Corporation
Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly committed employees for the position of Sourcing Specialist – FS (Fixed Term) to join the versatile Supply Chain Department under Mineral Resource Management – FS Section. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:
- Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
- Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
- Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
- Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
- Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
- Committing to Zero Harm
- Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
Reporting to the Supply Chain Coordinator.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Sourcing of specified goods and services.
- Obtain quotes for goods and services as required.
- Prepare comprehensive price adjudications for goods and services.
- Ensure purchasing policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure sourcing, obtaining quotes and adjudication is processed within the stipulated time frame.
- Clarifying purchasing requests with originators if necessary, to ensure requirements are adequately described and the correct specifications are obtained.
- Ensuring all purchases are in accordance with all HSE standards.
- Administration of the purchasing system.
- Engage in and maintain sound relationships with Suppliers and Customers.
- Identification and implementation of business opportunities.
- Abide by sound ethical standards in day-to-day activities and report any deviations to supervisor.
- Obtain savings through supplier negotiations.
- Expedite deliveries of purchase orders to meet project timelines.
- Monitor contractor performance and resolving any deviations to execution plan as per terms and conditions.
- Perform any tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Degree Qualifications in Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supply or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of at least 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain, preferably in a Mining Environment.
- Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of international procurement processes.
- Experience in the use of SAP or other ERP systems.
- Demonstrated product knowledge at both local & international market.
- Understanding of the relationship between purchasing, warehouse and inventory.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
What We Can Offer You:
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
- The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation
Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About the Team
The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit (truck and shovel) operation. It’s located about 100 kilometers west of Solwezi in Zambia’s Copperbelt — one of the most prospective copper regions in the world. Lumwana ore, which is predominantly sulfide, is treated through a conventional sulfide flotation plant, producing copper concentrate.