Senior Specialist, Mobile Warehouse

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Job Purpose

• Manage the buying team

• Monitor day to day ordering for stock and non-stock/indent in timely fashion, ensure compliance to Company’s policies and procedures

• Staff reviews and KPI feedback

• Follow up Urgent orders and expediting.

• Focus on ABC classification and ensure critical stock reorder points are evaluated and prioritized regularly

• Assist with design of reports in Pronto

• Follow up Consignment stock replenishment orders

• Document policies and procedures for implementation

• End User and Vendor Liaison

• To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to FQM’s Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment.

Job Responsibility

• Experience in a Senior Role in Purchasing and Supply preferably within the mining industry.

• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

• Operating experience with ERP systems, especially Pronto, essential

• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense

• Good working knowledge of excel

• Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures