Commercial Director
Core
Establish commercial strategy, contracting approach, procurement, and market engagement for a $2B+ greenfield copper mining complex in Zambia.
Role type
Senior Commercial Director (Mining Project)
Builds
A world-class copper mine (Mingomba) with over 10 million tonnes of copper.
Domain
Mining / Critical Minerals / Infrastructure
Required skills
Commercial strategy, Contracting & procurement, Tendering & negotiation, Supply chain management, Cost control & forecasting, Risk management, Local content strategy, Insurance & risk transfer
Responsibilities
Establish commercial policies, approval thresholds, and vendor management routines; Develop project delivery model and contracting strategy (EPC, EPCM, etc.); Lead market engagement and package strategy implementation for major packages; Oversee supply chain execution and logistics strategy including cross-border movement; Own local contractor engagement and local content strategy; Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost discipline; Provide systematic oversight of contractor performance and commercial risk; Shape and place the project insurance program.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC