Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: TECHNICAL OFFICER -SUPPLY CHAIN
Lumwana Mining Company Seeks To Recruit a Highly Motivated And Committed Employee For The Position Of Technical Officer-Supply Chainto Join The Versatile Supply Chain Team. We Are In Search Of Individuals Who Can Champion Barrick's DNA By
- Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
- Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
- Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
- Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
- Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
- Committing to Zero Harm
- Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
Reporting to the Superintendent – Demand & Supply, you will support procurement and supply chain integrity across the mine site by ensuring clear, standardized technical requirements aligned to operational needs, while contributing to strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and data quality improvement.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with end users across the mine site to develop, review, and refine Scopes of Work (SOW), ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
- Identify repetitive and high-volume service requirements and support initiatives for strategic sourcing and contract consolidation.
- Work closely with Commercial Officers to conduct market research and provide technical input to support supplier identification, evaluation, and selection.
- Provide technical support to the Supply Chain inventory team in the cleansing, standardization, and optimization of master data.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the supplier performance appraisal system, including the development of technical evaluation criteria.
- Act as a key liaison between end users and Supply Chain during the cataloguing process to ensure accurate classification and specification of materials and services.
- Drive standardization of technical specifications and contribute to reducing duplication and inefficiencies across the supply chain.
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical or engineering related role within mining or heavy industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (SQL, Power BI, or similar)
- Strong technical understanding of mining operations, equipment, and services.
- Experience in drafting or reviewing technical Scopes of Work and specifications.
- Familiarity with inventory management and master data systems (e.g., ERP systems).
- Ability to analyze and standardize technical data and specifications.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into commercial documentation.
What We Offer
- A competitive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits
- An opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
- A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing work environment
- Opportunities for learning, growth, and career development
- Access to diverse career opportunities across the Barrick organization.
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
