Senior Advisor: Procurement and Contracts (Guinea)
12 Month Fixed-term | Guinea, West Africa
LOCATION: SIMANDOU IRON MINE PROJECT, GUINEA, WEST AFRICA
STATUS: 12 MONTH FIXED-TERM
ROTATION: 6 WEEKS ON / 3 WEEKS OFF
DEPT: PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS
About OGCS Guinee SARL
OGCS Guinee SARL is a consultancy company specializing in the provision of multi-disciplined Project Management Services to the Global Mining and Energy Industry. OGCS is supporting Rio Tinto’s Simandou Iron Mine Project in Guinea, which is a key initiative within the Rio Tinto portfolio, focusing on the efficient and responsible extraction of iron ore while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.
Position Overview:
Candidates are invited for the role of Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracts for the Simandou Mine Project. The role will be supporting contracting and procurement activities and the day-to-day commercial function to meet time, cost, and quality requirements at the Simandou Mine site in Guinea on a 6/3 rotation.
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated professional to contribute through applying technical and professional knowledge to solve a range of problems whilst using largely defined procedures and solutions.
Specific Responsibilities
Support local and top up procurement activities in accordance with the project governance requirements.
Carrying out procurement and contract management post award activities in accordance with the project governance requirements.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best long-term outcomes.
Contributing data into the contracts administration database.
Experience and Proficiencies:
Demonstrated experience in the procurement and contracts administration of service contracts (5 to 10 years).
Strong commercial acumen with an ability to execute the procurement agenda and create a commercial business strategy.
Experience of remote working in a camp environment
Experience of working in West Africa (preferred but not mandatory).
Ability to speak French or Chinese and experience with working with Chinese contractors (preferred but not mandatory).
What You’ll Bring:
A commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement for yourself and the team
A commitment to deliver excellence in stakeholder satisfaction
What We Offer:
Work environment where safety is always the top priority.
Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience.
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