Operational Readiness Director
We are seeking an experienced Operational Readiness Director to lead the transition from construction to safe, reliable, steady-state operations.
Leverage your commercial and supply expertise to build and execute a strategy that drives business success. Lead a small team and develop their capabilities across sites and corporate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategy and Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive commercial and supply strategy, ensuring seamless integration across functions.
* Contracts and Procurement: Oversee end-to-end sourcing and tendering for mining, processing, logistics, camp services, reagents, fuel, and utilities. Negotiate and administer contracts, including variations, claims, KPIs, and performance reviews.
* Supply Chain and Logistics: Establish materials management, inventory, and warehousing processes. Secure inbound supply to site and outbound product logistics along the regional corridor to port. Manage vendor qualification, delivery risk, and critical spares.
* Financials and Reporting: Own budgets, cost tracking, and commercial reporting. Drive savings, cost transparency, and business intelligence across the portfolio.
* Governance and Risk: Ensure compliance with company policies, HSEC standards, and applicable laws. Apply sound contract law fundamentals, Incoterms, and import/export requirements. Maintain a live commercial risk register and mitigation plans.
Requirements:
* 10+ years of commercial, supply, or contracts management experience in mining or minerals processing.
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting.
* Strong negotiation, tendering, and contract administration skills.
* Solid budgeting and financial analysis, with clear reporting.
* Hands-on experience with CMMS/ERP and Microsoft Office. Pronto experience is a plus.
* Proven work in remote or African operating environments.
* Clear communicator who holds self and others to high standards of performance and professionalism.