JOB OPENING
Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in the Mazabuka District, 75 km 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 individual to take up the position of:

Role:                Procurement Officer

Reporting:       Procurement Coordinator

Job Purpose:

To provide procurement support in the acquisition of goods and services and ensure that contracts for essential services and goods are in place to aid the company to attain optimal cooperation between cost, quality, safety, and deadlines.

 Responsibilities:

• Adherence to safety requirements in the work area and being aware of all workplace rules and critical procedures applied at Munali Nickel Mine.
• To conduct market research to identify and onboard suppliers for the provision of materials and services to Mabiza Resources Limited.
• Negotiating for the best possible terms and placing contracts for the supply of goods and services to meet planned customer requirements.
• Evaluate received quotations and make commercial recommendations.
• Identifying and formulating/executing Forward Purchase Agreements (FPAs) and Consignment Stocking Agreements for all fast-moving materials.
• Develop detailed Recommendations to Award and have them approved.
  Preparation and Administration of all on-site contracts.
• Applying Munali Nickel Mine’s tendering and contracting procedures in line with current policy.
• Conducting supplier rationalization, and variety reduction and record savings achieved as a result
• Ensuring that all contractors on site conform to the commercial requirements of the company.
• Evaluate contracted vendors’ performance
  Providing accurate commercial advice to Munali Nickel Mine personnel on tendering and contractual matters.
• Ensuring all company policies and procedures about contracting are adhered to.
• Providing consistent and quality service to all our customers and ensuring customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Clarifying service requests with originators to ensure requirements are adequately described in the scope of works and the correct specifications are obtained.
• Dealing with both internal and external contractors and ensuring that all issues are dealt with promptly.

Skills & Qualifications:

Grade 12 School Certificate
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent.
Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
At least three years’ experience in the Mining Sector or other busy 24-hour Operation Industries
High level of computer skills – Microsoft word and Excel, and any computerized accounting package
MRL offers equal employment opportunities. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, e-mail or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply to