# Superintendent, Contracts Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/superintendent-contracts Company: First Quantum Mineral Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Zambia, Solwezi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-18 Expires: 2026-10-02 ## Job Description At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations. ### Job description Job title:                                               Superintendent – Contracts Site:                                                     Kansanshi Mining Plc, Solwezi. Department:                                        Commercial Section:                                               Contracts Position reports to:                            Manager Commercial Purpose KMP Commercial’s primary purpose is to deliver value by providing safe, efficient and effective procurement and inbound supply chain services in support of the Kansanshi Mining operations, including mining, processing and smelting. Value is achieved through competitive supply markets, fit-for-purpose commercial terms, supplier performance improvement, supply security and measurable savings for the Kansanshi Mine. The Commercial team is continuing a transformation and capability uplift journey, including a stronger category management approach to external expenditure. This role is expected to contribute materially to that transformation by improving commercial discipline, contract coverage, supplier management and process effectiveness across the Contracts function. Key Responsibilities The role is measured against these generic KPI’s. Specific targets will be set as part of the annual setting of performance objectives. Improving team capability – coaching, training, maintaining a high standard. Maintaining strategic and critical suppliers under contract – contract coverage, expired contracts Delivering effective, quality supplier contracts – contract drafting and enforceability of clauses, in a timely manner Building strong/influential relationships with key HOD’s – providing sound commercial advice Initiating and delivering contract process improvements – to drive efficiency and effectiveness gains. Demonstrating control over contracting process – correct measures in place to identify issues and risks in delivery. Accountabilities ### Safety Maintain the highest standard of health and safety performance by implementing a personal safety plan, exhibiting behaviours consistent with zero tolerance, leading by example with colleagues, team members and suppliers and acting in accordance with Kansanshi Health and Safety policies. ### Leadership Building ever increasing capability within the Contracts Team. - Influencing and ensuring alignment with Commercial strategic objectives. - Providing vision and setting targets that contribute to achieving Commercial and business objectives. - Identifying opportunities for team development and driving initiatives to increase capability. - Measuring the performance of the Contracts team – maintaining the performance dashboard. - Escalating issues that require support from senior leadership. - Working closely with commercial staff, ensuring project proposals do not prejudice later negotiation stages relating to price or other contractual matters ### Procurement Strategy Development and Application - Collaborate with key stakeholders and develop a whole of business category strategy for the spend portfolio - Understand long term Operational requirements - Conduct market research and analysis on the spend category, identify supply market risks - Conduct risk modeling and analysis on category and develop mitigation actions - Implement and execute supply chain and performance improvement initiatives - Ensure documentation control of work instructions, forms, procedures, templates etc. - Drive systems & process automation in the Commercial Department, especially the use and adoption of Power BI reports, and an automated Service Request platform that tracks duration at every stage of SRs being processed through to completion. The system must identify the workload of Contracts Officers and highlight SRs that are not being completed within the set times ### Supplier evaluation, Selection & Relationship Management - Identify and develop alternative sourcing opportunities - Conduct supplier analysis and recommendations - Build knowledge on supply and demand by Operational department - Play a lead role in measuring supplier performance and delivering improved outcomes Supplier data maintenance, data analysis, review and evaluation ### Sourcing, Negotiation and Execution - Negotiating, drafting and recommending agreements with external suppliers and vendors, including commercial terms and pricing, while balancing commercial outcomes with acceptable legal and commercial risk to the company. - Analyze and recommend desired contractual terms based on operational requirements - Leading supplier negotiations, attending meetings, providing information to/from suppliers - Lead negotiations with strategic partners / potential new vendors - Re-evaluate and optimize existing supply agreements - Managing the tender process - Utilising existing contract templates to draft contracts suitable for the spend portfolio - Contract management, implementation and execution - Maintaining and improving standard contract templates, commercial contract documents and associated guidance materials to support consistent, enforceable and fit-for-purpose contracting outcomes. ### Service Delivery - Monitoring contracts’ status and expiry dates and ensuring their renewal/ replacement in a timely manner. - Operational and supplier relationship management - Supplier and customer issue resolution - Facilitate operational forecasting and planning - Analyse operational requirements (support the development of Scopes of Work), including technical specifications and risks - Project management and implementation - Providing technical support where and when required - Providing training where needed - Conducting reporting and performance analysis ### General - Alignment of the Contracts function within the broader Kansanshi context. - Provision of support, guidance and advice to the management team - Undertake other projects and tasks as allocated by your manager Problem Solving ### Typical problems may include - Gaining support from key stakeholders - Access and accuracy of operational forecasts and historical data - Work through complex supply and project issues in a timely manner that doesn’t affect the achievement of key milestones - Conflict resolution with Operations and Supplier - Understanding Operational business goals and developing a trusted relationship with key stakeholders Influencing supply markets, assessing supplier performance and management of suppliers to keep aligned with the Kansanshi strategy Key Relationships - Senior Operational representatives – Superintendent / Manager / Heads of Departments - Senior Commercial Team members - Commercial peers and juniors - Legal Counsel – Lusaka - Critical/Strategic supplier representatives Leadership Competencies FQM Leadership Competencies LEVEL Description/ Key Behaviours 1. Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration Recognise and use the skills of peers, encourage trust and open transparent communication and openly engage in difficult or “courageous” conversations with other team members/peers. 2. Leading and Development People Share information with peers and get their views when making decisions and proactively discuss difficult issues or concerns with peers to find constructive solutions. 3. Maximising Strategic Effectiveness Build own knowledge and understanding of the operational and business strategy and effectively identify and manage key stakeholder relationships in your business/function. 4. Change and Innovation Help peers understand the drivers for change, lead and support change implementation efforts, show initiative by trying different methods of work and by changing methods that do not work. 5. Operational Excellence Set clear priorities and follow through on project plans Identify task or procedures that could be improved and encourage peers to do the same. 6. Sustainable Development Consider the future impact of today’s decisions on peers, customers and the community, get input from key stakeholders when making decisions and solving problems and create solutions that maintain balance with regards to people, the planet and profit. 7. Leading Self Taking responsibility and accountability for own behavior, performance and development. - Operational delivery – Taking actions that maximize Kansanshi’s performance and shareholder value - Managing External Relations – Anticipating, understanding and managing external views of the organisation in a way that strengthens corporate image and competitive advantage - Driving Change – Implementing change with determination and emotional commitment - Living the Values – Dealing with colleagues, external stakeholders and employees at all levels in a straightforward, direct yet sensitive manner - Business Focused Collaboration – Leveraging the skills of the broader organisation for competitive advantage through a willingness to share ideas actively and persuasively, whilst learning from others Internal / External Impacts The incumbent in this role is required to liaise with Operational stakeholders and suppliers regularly on both strategic and tactical improvements to the performance of the spend portfolio. Due to the nature and size of Kansanshi, decisions made in this portfolio have the potential to shape local regions. The incumbent of this role needs to ensure that the stakeholders have the required information to make informed decisions Qualifications         All Academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). - Bachelor’s degree required in a commercial, engineering, commerce or law discipline. ### Other Qualifications ### Licenses/Certifications Membership of a relevant statutory or professional body is preferred, where applicable. ### Language - Excellent written and spoken English essential Experience - Resource Sector, or other asset intensive industry experience - A minimum of 10 years supervising/managing a commercial/contracts team - End to end category management with proven value delivery - Demonstrated ability to influence across a diverse stakeholder base - Strong understanding of procurement fundamentals, successfully delivering large complex projects - Market knowledge, knowledge management; including processes, tools, management and evaluation - Risk management including risk analyses - Tactical and strategic negotiation - Vendor and contract drafting/management - Operating in an international context, including participation in global teams and working with people and organisations in different regions/virtual teams BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS - Teamwork - Bold initiative - Thinking safety - Driving quality, accountability and disciplined execution to achieve results. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Effective use of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Highly effective written and oral communication skills - Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise - Effective time management and personal organisational skills - Strong problem solving, strategic and analytical capability. - Ability to formulate and present compelling strategies and business cases - Ability to achieve outcomes through influence and collaboration with others - Change management - Facilitation and/or training skills - Contract drafting ### Personal/Interpersonal - Relationship building - Consulting skills - Ability to work with people at all levels of the organisation - Conflict resolution - Logical and structured decision making - Ability to perform under pressure - Adaptability - High quality problem solving ability - Ability to work in virtual teams ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.