Chief Purchasing Officer

The Company
ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) is part of the global steel giant ArcelorMittal, committed to leading the way in steel production with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and leadership.  The AML project is unique to ArcelorMittal’s mining portfolio in that this was the first greenfield mine the company operated. 
 
ArcelorMittal mine, Mount Gangra, is considered one of the most beautiful mining environments in the world. It consists of a massive deposit of good-quality iron ore and is situated near the town of Yekepa. Iron ore is then transported to nearby Tokadeh, also in the Nimba mountain range. From Tokadeh, the ore is transported by rail to Buchanan for eventual shipment out of Liberia.
 
ArcelorMittal is currently undergoing a massive Phase II expansion project which is set to be a game changer. The project, with a capacity of 15 million tonnes of iron ore concentrate, is making steady progress and is expected to be commissioned in Q4 2024.  The project consists of a state-of-the-art concentrator plant along with augmentation of the existing rail and port infrastructure to support the production and shipping of concentrated ore. The project will also have a positive impact on the local economy, with significant infrastructure upgrades, including road development, being taken up as part of the project.
 
Join us at ArcelorMittal Liberia, where your work will contribute to redefining steel for a new generation, driving innovation, and embracing diversity.
 
The Role
To provide strategic direction and leadership to the Supply Chain team by ensuring the efficient delivery of Supply Chain Management support to the AML Operations team, which includes Procurement, Supply Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management and Logistics.
To execute the business plan for the Supply Chain Department in such a manner that all aspects of the budget are achieved safely and sustainably, with the key focus of delivering on financial and operational targets through the application of strict operating discipline.
 
The Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the adherence to best practice business preparedness principles and the establishment of a post-P2 operationally ready Supply Chain organisation with appropriate resources, skills, systems, processes, and procedures to receive all P2 completed facilities and ramp them up to safe, sustainable, steady state operations.
• Ensure that the 5-year AML Business Plan that incorporates the transition from DSO to Concentrate is underpinned by a sustainable 2-year Business Preparedness Plan that enables the continual achievement of all Supply Chain KPI’s associated with the Annual Operating Plans and 12-month budgets on Health & Safety, Service Delivery to the Operations, and Cost.
• Ensure that all activities associated with the Supply Chain operations are carried out in line with AML’s strategy and core values, in particular those relating to Employee wellbeing, Health & Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Responsible for all Warehouse(s) Operations, Inventory Management, and Logistics services that support the availability of spares and consumables in line with demand from the operations.
• Acts as the single point of accountability for Supply Chain functional information and, as such, provides key insights on the Supply function and guidance to Senior Leadership on Supply risk management and relevant mitigating actions to support Senior Leadership in critical decision-making.
• Establishes and manages relationships with critical suppliers, and where required, supports and/or leads negotiations for major contracts, including resolving performance issues and managing escalations.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction necessary to ensure that all employees and any contractors adhere to safety and environmental standards that meet or exceed industry standards and any applicable legislation.
• Actively contribute to AML safety policy and new initiatives and implement change as directed by the CEO.

The Requirements

• A bachelor’s Engineering degree / Relevant Tertiary Qualification. Post Graduate Management Qualification, e.g., MBA, is a plus
• Advanced Business / Finance-related degree
• Proven track record and relevant commercial experience at a senior leadership level in Supply Chain Services in a large-scale Mining Environment.
• Twenty-five years’ relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar Senior Commercial role.
• Demonstrated influence, negotiation, and strategic skills.
• Demonstrated and measurable application of continuous operational improvement ideas that respond to the operational, discipline, or function.
• Demonstrated commercial, negotiation, and strategic skills.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Economic analysis and evaluation skills

The Rewards

• The position offers a 2-year contract with a competitive remuneration package on single status with a 7-3 FIFO roster.
• Full accommodation is provided on-site, including secure facilities and meals.

Contact Us
Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document