Senior Manager - Contractor Management

Job highlights

• Full time
• Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
• Technical

Senior Manager - Contractor Management

Department: FSS (Finance, Systems and Supply Chain)

Function: Copper Africa Supply Chain

Team: Regional Supply Chain

Melrose, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Senior Manager Contractor Management oversees the full contract lifecycle, ensuring operational strategy and governance adherence. Ideal for a seasoned professional with a proven track record, strong strategic acumen, and a commitment to sustainability, this impactful position contributes to Copper Africas operational excellence and sustainability objectives. Implement the Group Contractors and Suppliers HSEC & HR Management Group Standard, and other related Group standards including additional provisions to address end-to-end processes across various risk exposures (e.g., finance, commercial and legal)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The objective of this role is to ensure that there is a contractor strategy to support the operations and the management of the contractors through a defined framework and process which will result in the safe and effective delivery of their contractual obligations. You will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Develop and implement Copper Africa Contractor Management Standard.

• Review and modify the Contractor Management framework to ensure relevance and effectiveness.

• Establish and align the site contracting strategy with operational requirements.

• Align the contracting strategy with ESD requirements, ESG, and other operational strategies.

• Ensure a robust contractor on-boarding process is in place.

• Ensure all contracts have appropriate KPIs to support and enhance contractor performance.

• Define minimum standards for Contractor documentation in line with regulatory and Global Copper requirements.

• Define, implement, and monitor Audit requirements for Contractors.

• In alignment with the risk register, ensure that performance reviews/corrective action meetings are conducted where appropriate to mitigate potential issues.

• Ensure the Contract performance review processes and supporting templates are in place.

• Address corrective actions identified in performance reviews.

• Monthly reporting of key indicators as defined in the Contractor Management Framework and Contractors Strategy.

• Develop and maintain systems supporting the contractor management strategy with up-to-date data and accurate reporting.

• Initiate systems to monitor contractor compliance with Group Standards.

• Monitor and track supplier performance with the support of the SC Business Enablement team.

• Train and monitor Contractors onsite.

• Conduct regular risk assessments and reviews across all aspects of contractor management and develop a risk register to identify high-risk activities and proactively mitigate risks.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans based on the findings of reviews.

• Align with the risk register to ensure performance reviews and corrective actions are conducted.

• Develop and implement a process to incorporate ESD designated Contractors onto the site.

• Support the development of ESD contractors to improve and upskill their capability to deliver safe and efficient operations to our Assets.

• Collaborate with SHE to develop processes for reducing Contractor-related incidents on-site, aiming for zero safety or environmental incidents.

• Ensure contractors compliance with relevant legislation.

• Facilitate monthly safety meetings for contractors.

• Assess Safety, Health, and Environmental risks of contractors and implement appropriate interventions.

• Implement proper governance to enable Contractors to meet set operational requirements.

• Support the onsite procurement teams as well as the Strategic Sourcing teams with the SRM programme.

• Provide up to date and accurate information on supplier performance.

Key Relationships:

• General Managers (Mining, Operations & Processing)

• Health and Safety

• Human Resources

• Contract users

• Category Managers

• KCC General Manager Supply Chain

• MUMI Senior Manager Supply Chain

• Contractors & Suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Commerce, BSc Engineering, or LLB.

• Masters Degree in related field or Masters in Business Administration is advantageous,

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience (15+ years) in Contractor management, Fidic / NEC contract management or EPC/M,

• Experience in Mining, Processing, or heavy industry,

• SHE/Q and Environmental experience / exposure with a mining company,

• Proficient in managing EPC/M contractors and associated processes.

• Effective stakeholder management skills to navigate and align with various stakeholders.

• Proficiency in SAP, including SAP PM and Coupa knowledge.

• Skills in managing relationships with suppliers to ensure effective collaboration.

• Understanding and application of audit knowledge in contractor management.

COMPETENCIES:

• Proven expertise in comprehensive contracts management throughout the lifecycle.

• Excellent organisational skills with a professional and detail-oriented approach.

• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.

• Clear and effective communication skills for conveying information and directives.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety with a track record in risk identification and implementation of safe working practices.

• Competency in conducting contractor performance reviews and effective management.

• Proven ability in managing disputes to resolution within the contractual framework.

• Competent in implementing and ensuring quality assurance measures.

• Proficient in maintaining accurate records and conducting assessments.

Who we are

Glencore is one of the worlds largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.

Glencores customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications.