The Project Procurement lead will manage internal GCO (Grande Cote Operations - Senegal) as well as EPCM procurement and expediting activities for the GCO expansion program from enquiry to delivery and construction according to the project procurement strategy. Ensure the best suppliers are selected from a cost, time, quality and local content point of view and deliver as per project schedule, with a controlled level of risk.
Update the procurement strategy of the projects
- Update project procurement strategy, processes and workflow based on lessons learned to date
- Develops and updates the project procurement plan (together with the EPCM contractor)
- Develops and maintains document templates (service agreement, equipment supply agreement, etc.)
- Ensure that the procurement processes are compliant from a legal, CSR and HSE points of view
- Communicate with Legal (Paris) and GCO (Senegal) on expected workload
- Refine logistical strategy and customs clearing process
- Contributes to the elaboration of the packages and bidders lists, and validate it
- Contributes to the justification of the sole-source packages
- Reviews, comments and validates the tender document issued by the engineering
- Reviews the recommendations to award issued by the EPCM contractor
- Ensure timeous loading and approval of purchase orders and that contracts are signed on time
- Manages the pre-qualification process (if required)
- Prepares the tender package
- Manages the tender process
- Opens, reviews, and assesses the bids according to the our company standards
- Drives the clarification meetings
- Prepares and submits the recommendation to award
- Finalizes the negotiation with the preferred bidder(s) and interfaces with the legal department
- Ensure that the contract and purchase orders are reviewed and signed on time
- Extensive knowledge of Mining Project Procurement and detailed understanding of mining industry practices, requirements and logistical challenges
- Knowledge of EPCM / EPC contract models with focus on FIDIC conditions of contract
- Substantial knowledge of Project Management processes as implemented on mining projects
- Ability to gather and analyse data, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
- Effective communicator and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently / Ability to deliver under limited direct supervision
- Relevant job experience, including contract negotiation and interfacing with legal departments
- Ability to meet safety requirements and attend regular site visits
- Familiar and proficient with ERP
- Good written and spoken English are mandatory (French is an advantage)
- Minimum 10 years work experience in the engineering and construction industry (7 years in mining industry)
- Formal tertiary qualification preferably in business administration, contract law, supply chain management, logistics
We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin or sexual orientation. We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.
