Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in the Mazabuka District, 80kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.

The Mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individuals to take up the positions of:

Role: Procurement Coordinator

Reporting: Head – Supply Chain

Job Purpose:  To ensure the availability of goods for the company and  in compliance with company’s  procurement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities: –

Enforcing a zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and contribute to ensuring complaints are recorded and investigated appropriately, in line with Mabiza Resources Limited Code of Conduct and Accountability Framework.

Providing a safe working environment to all procurement employees by giving them PPE and maintain high standard of safety.

Identifying risks and ensure corrective/mitigation measures are in place.

Establishing rigorous, accountable and transparent procurement systems, which are in compliant with Mabiza Resources Limited Operations requirements.

Ensure availability of goods and services in order to meet production schedule

Negotiating best possible terms on behalf of the company and ensure the best TCO for the company

Authorise adjudications of received quotations/proposals and make commercial recommendations

Assist in establishing and implementing procurement plans.

Responsible for local suppliers’ development to enhance the company’s social license with the community.

Providing technical support and guidance to subordinates on the development of supply chain plans, including demand analyses/planning and market assessments

Preparing programmes and budgets for procurement and maintain budgetary control for approved company budgets.

Ensuring all company assets are tagged and listed in the Asset Management database at the time of procurement with an asset file created for them and that a regular monitoring system is in place.

Assist to implement procedure for management of rotables, reman and scrap disposal.

Constantly seek new sources of supply thereby save costs on behalf of the company and negotiate credit terms with suppliers

Overseeing effective functioning of the implemented procurement systems and be the liaison between the procurement team and the system administrators.

Assist in management of all procurement contracts

Skills & Qualifications: –

Grade 12 School Certificate

Bachelor’s Science Degree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years in relevant experience in procurement management preferably in a mining environment.

Full Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing & Supply (ZIPS)

Computer literate – proficient in MS office packages and ERP system such as Sage, Pronto, Delta, Syspro, etc.

Prior experience in a Supervisory role within mining or heavy industry.

Strong collaboration and communication skills that allow to engage and influence whilst building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Self-starter with demonstrated ability in continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives