Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Job description

The Specialist Contracts plays a crucial role responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring compliance, cost control, and risk management within supply chain operations. This involves procurement, contract management, and strategic sourcing responsibilities, reporting to the Lead - Sourcing and Contracts.

His/Her responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Contracts Management 

• Responsible for leading and hands-on work with contracts and procurement to ensure the timely delivery of services and materials of the right quality and quantity to customers at the best total cost of ownership.
• Overseeing and participating in the acquisition process, sourcing using platforms like Coupa, and implementing global contract management standards.
• Manage the tender processes, facilitate the selection of service providers, develop contract documentation, and support ongoing contract management.
• Managing relationships with existing suppliers, selecting and developing new suppliers, and negotiating contract terms to ensure value for money, quality standards, and delivery terms.
• Assessing tenders from potential suppliers and implementing systems to measure their effective performance.

2. Compliance and Risk Management  

• Ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and relevant documents
• Reviewing existing contracts for lessons learned, providing input on draft agreements, and ensuring all contracts align with internal guidelines for commercial commitments and risk policies.
• Proactively resolve complex issues and assist buyers, demonstrating innovative thinking in purchasing goods and adjudicating services.

3. Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, and other cost-saving initiatives.
• Leading preferential supplier monthly meetings to drive partnerships and build sustainable business activities.
• Support contracting needs with end user areas and identify and develop suppliers in the market.

4. Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimization  

• Supporting the continuous improvement and execution of the purchasing strategy, policies, and guidelines regarding materials categories and contracts, focusing on cost savings and other performance metrics
• Acquire services and materials at the best total cost of ownership, considering the terms of execution and quality conditions.

5. Reporting and Documentation

• Preparing contract and procurement reports
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a contracts database or register that captures life-cycle requirements for easy reference and management of operational and commercial obligations
• Compiling management reports, monitoring savings, and ensuring procurement targets, such as those required by regulatory bodies, are met and reported annually
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analytics to improve the current performance status.

6. Safety and Social Responsibility

• Comply with current Mining Safety and Health regulations and Loss Prevention procedures, considering the health and safety impact of all work-related decisions.
• Demonstrate social awareness, commitment, and compliance with the company's Social Responsibility Policy.

Job requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Have at least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Contracts and Procurement leadership roles, preferably in a mining or heavy industry environment.

Technical skills

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in office software like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and enterprise-level software such as Coupa are essential
• Ability to create and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for the respective OPEX category.
• Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and managing a diverse range of suppliers, including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions, including warranties, limitation of liability, remedies, indemnities, and payment terms
• Capacity to assess data, technical requirements, and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and sustainability initiatives.
• Commitment to optimizing processes, potentially through digitalization, and applying best practices in procurement.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with all organizational levels.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Ability to lead and support a team, fostering collaboration and clear priorities to achieve common goals.

Attitudes / Behaviors

• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are highly valued.
• A holistic mindset & planning skills to move beyond transactional purchasing to an approach that aligns procurement with business goals.
• Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets.
• Ability to support and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Multi-tasking and excellent management of personal time and priorities.
• Demonstrated, well-developed judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines and manage own workload.
• Highly attentive to detail, Innovative and creative.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.