Superintendent, Commercial

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: Overall Job Purpose (brief description of this job) The Commercial Superintendent will manage Services Contracts Coordinator and the Warehouse Senior staff, as well as be responsible for functioning of their respective teams. Responsibilities include overseeing and managing services contracts, critical commercial aspects of business and ad-hoc commercial projects under the guidance and direction of the KTDC Manager. Specific Job Responsibility (detailed description of key tasks expected to be performed by position holder) The KTDC Commercial Superintendent will facilitate provision of non-goods services by vendors/contractors to KTDC and be responsible for several critical commercial aspects of supply of goods and services to KTDC. Planning and overseeing the services contracts team that executes and manages services procurement through the Contracts Coordinator, Negotiating and executing key services contracts to avail best terms and pricing. Planning and managing complete tender procurement processes with utmost discretion, fairness and good judgement. Planning and overseeing coordination of critical warehouse aspects and ad-hoc projects, commercial aspects of KTDC. Timely and accurate invoice/payment authorisations and escalations in Pronto ERP with necessary due diligence. Preparing and managing the section budget, identifying any potential bottlenecks and executing corrective actions when nec