Comilog, a major player in the production of manganese ore.
Education / Qualifications
Gabonese company, a subsidiary of the Eramet group, Compagnie Minière de l’Ogooué (COMILOG), specializes in the extraction and processing of manganese ore. It is the world's leading producer.
Our ambition is to maintain this position as a world leader. Our teams are committed to a sustainable transformation integrating the best practices of mining and metallurgy. Our ability to engage and co-construct in a transparent, ethical manner with our host communities and local authorities is a guarantee of profitable operations for all our stakeholders.
Description of the position:
Reporting to COMILOG’s Administrative and Financial Director as well as Eramet Group’s Purchasing & Supply Chain Africa Director, you lead the Procurement and Supply Chain function of COMILOG, based in Moanda, Gabon. In an industrial, multi-site, multicultural and international environment, you deploy the Purchasing, Supply and Supply Chain strategy in line with the Group’s orientations and the company’s operational challenges.
You guarantee the acquisition of supplies, services and works necessary for the activities of COMILOG, in a purchasing portfolio of more than 450 M€, seeking the best balance between cost, quality, timeliness, availability, risk control and sustainable performance. You manage an organization of more than 80 employees, improve supply and logistics times, contribute to the resilience of supply chains and lead the transformation of the function in close partnership with the Group’s operational departments and teams.
Responsibilities
Implement COMILOG’s Purchasing and Supply Chain strategy, then manage the budget, action plans and associated performance indicators, including P&L gains, avoided costs, BFR, spare parts availability, inventory, supply and logistics times, as well as CSR objectives.
Position Purchasing and Supply Chain as a strategic business partner, integrating the upstream function of investment projects and major projects, and communicating regularly on the value created.
Define and deploy sourcing strategies by category, conduct high-level tenders and negotiations, and manage Total Cost of Ownership, design-to-cost and massification processes in conjunction with the Group’s teams.
Other information
Develop a competitive, diverse and resilient panel of local and international suppliers, strengthen local content and foster the emergence of Gabonese supplier ecosystems, while integrating social, environmental and ethical requirements into purchasing decisions.
Manage performance and supplier risks, identify strategic and critical suppliers, facilitate relations with Key Supplier Managers, follow contractual commitments and arbitrate any claims or disputes.
Ensure the operational excellence of the Budget-to-Pay process, from purchase request to supplier payment, ensuring flow flow, traceability, internal control, compliance and continuous improvement of service rates and deadlines.
Deploy an efficient and resilient Supply Chain covering procurement, logistics, transit, customs, spare parts and raw material inventory, as well as store management, reducing disruptions, delays and supply risks.
Job overview
Manage, structure and develop COMILOG’s Purchasing and Supply Chain teams, support recruitment, upskilling, succession plans and employee empowerment in an intercultural context.
Lead the transformation program of the Purchasing and Supply Chain function on the COMILOG perimeter, managing projects, change management, communication, training and appropriation of new Group standards.
Enforce the Group’s policies and standards in terms of governance, ethics, quality, health, safety, environment and CSR, and contribute to sharing best practices with other African entities.
Candidate profile
Higher Education Bac+5 minimum, type business school or engineering school, ideally completed by a Master 2 Purchasing and / or project management.
Experience
You have at least 15 years of experience in high-level procurement and supply chain functions, including at least 10 years in a leadership role for large international teams within an international and multi-site industrial group. Experience in the mining sector would be an asset; significant experience in another industrial sector is also relevant.
You have proven expertise in high-level negotiation, category strategies, Strategic Sourcing, Total Cost of Ownership, design-to-cost and strategic supplier relationship management.
You master supply chain issues, including procurement, logistics, transit, customs, inventory and store management, as well as the levers of resilience and continuity of supply.
You know how to operate in complex organizations and master the issues related to Purchasing and Supply Chain Information Systems, tool interfacing and data reliability. You also have a strong background in leading transformation programs, project management and change management in multi-entity and multicultural environments.
You are comfortable in an international matrix organization and know how to influence, federate and work together with diverse stakeholders, from general management to operational teams and suppliers.
You are fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
Charismatic, rigorous and honest, you are recognized for your leadership, results orientation, initiative, resilience and agility in complex and transforming environments. You share a strong customer culture, sustainable performance and people development.
Our Advantages:
Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive and international working environment, with many development opportunities!
Join Eramet's teams and benefit from:
Attractive compensation and a variable related to your performance
Premium health and pension coverage
An international environment with exceptional projects and development opportunities in an expanding group
Real onboarding for a successful start-up in the company
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