Head of Commercial Services at CA Consultants

Our client has a successful operating mine in West Africa – They are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Services Manager to lead and advise on all commercial matters onsite.
 
Responsibilities:
Management:    

• Provide leadership and oversee the development of proper commercial practices
• Develop a framework of selection criteria for potential suppliers to conform to according to international best practice for small listed companies
• Develop a financial framework for the acquisition of goods and services within the overall appointed authority structure set by the Group
• Lead the Group’s insurance programme in conjunction with the Group’s insurance brokers
• Represent the Group in any dispute resolution with suppliers including direct negotiations with suppliers

 Procurement:

• Oversee procurement activities to ensure supplies of goods, services and equipment for  daily operational needs are met
• Ensure that commercial negotiations result in the best value for money in terms of price whilst not comprising on quality

 Warehousing/Logistics:

• Develop strong warehousing procedures that safeguard the Group’s purchased consumables and ensure items can be efficiently located and utilised within operations
• Oversee logistics activities from point of delivery at freight forwarders to delivery at site to ensure purchased items are securely and efficiently transported
• Work closely with operations team to ensure critical supplies are maintained on site and  develop re-ordering processes to maintain minimum/maximum levels without unnecessarily increasing working capital

 Outsourcing:

• Assess  activities undertaken by the Group which may be better provided by a third party in terms of cost, quality and efficiency

 Requirements / Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree
• Relevant post graduate qualification (ACA / MBA) desirable
• Working knowledge of Pronto advantageous
• Experience of warehousing and logistics for operations in emerging markets with long supply chains
• Reporting to the CFO –managing a team of 15 people with three direct reports.
• Experience of successfully negotiating contracts within an asset intensive business environment
• Strong commercial skills with an ability to build productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Previous experience of a commercial role in a listed environment and implementing an appropriate control environment is important

 Contractual Information:

• 2-3 year expatriate contract
• 7/3 rotation – FIFO into West Africa
• USD Market related salary