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Lindian Resources, "
the new force in rare earths
," is building a world-class operation in Malawi. We're hiring an Operational Readiness Manager to lead the transition from construction to safe, reliable, steady-state operations. This senior, hands-on role brings together people, systems, and plant so day one performance is deliberate.
Company Description
Lindian Resources (ASX: LIN) is an ASX-listed company focused on developing strategic critical minerals to power the future. The Company's flagship project, the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, is one of the world's largest rare earth deposits and is positioned to become a globally significant supplier of materials essential for the energy transition.
Role:
Own the commercial and supply chain for Lindian's new Rare Earths Project in Malawi. Set the strategy, lock in the contracts, and keep materials, services, and product moving on time and on budget.
Location:
Perth, with travel as required. Reports to the CFO and works closely with Operations, Legal, Finance, and HSEC.
What you'll do
Strategy and leadership
Build and execute the commercial and supply strategy from construction through ramp-up to steady state.
Lead a small team and lift capability across sites and corporate.
Contracts and procurement
Run 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.
Set pre- and post-contract controls, templates, and reporting.
Supply chain and logistics
Stand up materials management, inventory, and warehousing.
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.
What you'll bring
10+ years commercial, supply, or contracts management 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 account and can influence across disciplines.
Nice to have
Experience with pre-contract estimating and post-contract administration.
Variation and claims assessment.
Procurement and contract advisory for major packages.
Team training and rollout of commercial best practice.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Mining
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