Senior Manager - Contractor Management at Glencore

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 KPI’s 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 Contractor's 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Commerce, BSc Engineering, or LLB. 
• Master’s Degree in related field or Master’s 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.