Procurement Superintendent

About the role

The Procurement Superintendent will lead the procurement function for the Kansanshi mining operation, ensuring that all goods and services are sourced cost‑effectively, on time, and in line with First Quantum’s policies and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the highest health and safety standards by implementing personal safety plans and leading by example.
• Build capability within the procurement team, set medium‑ and long‑term objectives, and track performance through a leadership dashboard.
• Deliver an efficient, compliant, and value‑adding procurement service that supports mining and processing operations.
• Establish and maintain a quality‑assurance process to meet minimum standards consistently.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business risks and procurement requirements.
• Collaborate with priority suppliers to drive continuous performance improvement.
• Continuously improve procurement efficiency while ensuring accurate processing of purchase orders.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to health, safety, environment, quality, finance, and HR regulations.
• Strong leadership experience with a focus on team development and performance management.
• Proven track record in managing procurement operations in a mining or heavy‑industry environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to act with urgency on business‑critical issues.

Required skills

• None specified