Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: COMMERCIAL OFFICER
Lumwana Mining Company Is Seeking To Recruit a Highly Committed Individual For The Position Of Commercial Officer To Join The Versatile Supply Chain Team. We Are In Search Of An Individual 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 Coordinator – Contracts and Local Procurement, you will act as the strategic interface between stakeholders and Supply Chain, driving efficient, compliant, and value-optimized sourcing while embedding commercial considerations early in the procurement lifecycle.
Your Duties and Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
- Act as the primary commercial liaison between end users and the Supply Chain team, ensuring accurate translation of business needs into sourcing requirements.
- Provide expert commercial guidance to stakeholders in the development, review, and refinement of Scopes of Work (SOW) to ensure clarity, completeness, and competitiveness.
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify capable, reliable, and cost-effective suppliers and business partners.
- Support and influence supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection processes in alignment with company policies and best practices.
- Analyze supply chain and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, demand patterns, and areas requiring strategic sourcing interventions.
- Ensure all procurement and commercial activities comply with local content regulations, internal governance frameworks, and statutory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and commercial processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and value delivery.
- Support the coordination and administration of activities within the Local Content Management System (LOCAS), including reporting, tracking, and compliance monitoring.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a commercial, procurement, or supply chain role, preferably within the mining or heavy industry sector.
- Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and supply
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (SQL, Power BI, or similar)
- Understanding of supply chain processes (procurement, warehousing, distribution)
- Experience using integrated management systems and recognized ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement management systems.
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
- The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs through http://jobs.barrick.com/
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
