Lead Contracts & Procurement

Job Description Lead Contracts & Procurement (Metal Mining Business)

Position Title

Lead – Contracts & Procurement

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Industry

Mining / Metals / Natural Resources

Qualification

BE / B.Tech in Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Procurement will be an added advantage

Experience

25–30+ years of overall experience in contracts, procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management within mining, metals, heavy engineering, or large industrial sectors
Must have handled procurement operations for large mining businesses

Age Criteria

Up to 56 years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic procurement leader to head the Contracts & Procurement function for a large metal mining business in Nigeria. The role requires extensive expertise in mining equipment procurement, ore procurement, contract management, vendor development, strategic sourcing, and commercial negotiations.

The candidate should possess strong experience in handling procurement activities for large mining operations including heavy mining machinery, beneficiation plants, consumables, project procurement, bulk materials, and mining-related services while ensuring cost optimization, compliance, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall Contracts & Procurement function for mining operations and projects
• Develop procurement strategies for mining equipment, ore sourcing, consumables, spare parts, project materials, and operational services
• Handle procurement of heavy mining equipment including excavators, dumpers, crushers, drilling machines, conveyors, beneficiation plant equipment, and related infrastructure
• Manage ore procurement activities including supplier identification, commercial negotiations, quality compliance, and contract execution
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial contracts, purchase agreements, and service contracts
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, suppliers, contractors, and global procurement partners
• Ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, delivery timelines, and operational requirements
• Implement procurement policies, SOPs, governance frameworks, and compliance standards
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations, vendor assessments, and supplier performance reviews
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, finance, logistics, and project teams for procurement planning and execution
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and long-term procurement partnerships
• Ensure compliance with local and international procurement regulations, mining standards, and corporate policies
• Monitor procurement budgets, inventory optimization, and cost-saving initiatives
• Support greenfield and expansion projects with project procurement and contract management activities
• Lead procurement digitization, process improvement, and supply chain optimization initiatives

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in metal mining sectors such as Iron Ore, Copper, Gold, Bauxite, or related mining industries
• Proven expertise in procurement of mining equipment, ore sourcing, contracts, and supply chain operations
• Hands-on experience handling procurement for large mines and mining infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing, OEM management, import procurement, and commercial negotiations
• Experience working in Africa or international mining environments will be an added advantage
• Excellent commercial acumen, analytical skills, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong leadership and team management experience in corporate procurement functions
• Ability to work in dynamic and challenging operational environments

Reporting To

Group COO / Executive Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation

Best in industry and commensurate with experience and expertise.

Perks and benefits

Food allowance, Cafeteria, Free meal, Free Accommodation, Travel allowance, Health insurance, Accidental insurance, Performance bonus, Mobile bill reimbursements, Gratuity