Welcome to Zambia.

Where you will find the warmest people, stunning treasures and the most spectacular job opportunities.

Meet a global company with a Zambian soul. Although we operate globally, our home is in Zambia, in southern Africa. Here at Gemfields, we bring together the best talent in the areas of exploration, mining and marketing. That's what makes us one of the world's leading coloured gemstone producers. Our focus is on reliable and ethically produced Zambian emeralds while upholding fair-trade practices that remain in accordance with the highest level of environmental, social and safety standards. Supported by a world-class management team of seasoned industry experts, Gemfields takes pride in its transparency. Business aside, our dedication to preserving the environment, nurturing relationships with local communities and upholding human rights remain paramount to our success. We recently acquired the well known luxury brand, Faberge Ltd. Gemfields Plc also holds 75% of Kagem Mining Limited while the balance 25% is held by the Government of Zambia. Kagem is the largest Emeralds Open Pit Mine in the world and is about 60 kin from Kirwe in the Lufwanyama District of Zambia.

We're looking for talent to fill the roles mentioned below:

Manager: Materials Management
Responsibilities:

• Procurement of Materials and Stores.
• In-depth knowledge in Purchase and Inventory Management.
• Receipt and verification of the Purchase Request note.
• Presenting enquiries to approved suppliers in the quotation process and New Vendor Development with strategic sourcing.
• Evaluation, selection and monitoring the performance of the suppliers.
• Preparing comparative statements based on various quotations, and order placement.
• Liaise with local/overseas suppliers.
• Follow-up with the Finance Department for the release of payments to suppliers as per payment terms of the Purchase Orders.
• Procuring Earth Moving/Mining Equipment (e.g. Graders, Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Chain Loaders, Excavators, Dumpers, Wagon Drills, Hydraulic Drills, Compressors, Light Vehicles, etc.) and relevant spares.
• Purchase of civil, electrical and consumable items.
• Managing the inventory of explosive materials and fuel, and to ensure continuous stock availability.
• Ensure timely delivery from suppliers.
• Prepare Budget/MIS reports as and when required.
• Responsible for processing stores/logistic transactions (Receipt, Inspection, Storage, Issue and Safe Custody).
• Processing the Purchase Request note for purchasing.
• Monitoring the Goods Receipt Note as per the Purchase Order.
• Ensure timely delivery to the end-user.
• Tracking of COD (Cash on Delivery) items; ensuring the receipt of items after payment, and processing the documents for the accounts.
• Codification of the material by allotting material code.
• Maintain re-order levels for the stocks and issuing the material as per FIFO and LIFO.
• Maintaining the Capital Equipment (Assets) Register.
• Physical stock verification of the material as per the system.
• Any other work assigned by the Director from time to time.

• Functional expertise, company policies & procedures, confidentiality, people management, decision-making ability, planning & organizing, motivational skills, team building.
• Working experience in Africa will be an advantage.

Qualification: Minimum Qualification - Post Graduate in Material Management. A suitable educational qualification in Computer Applications will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 13 to 15 years of experience. Relevant experience in mining or allied mining industry will be a plus.

Location: Zambia

Benefits: The experience and responsibilities shown above are indicative and not exhaustive. The positions carry an attractive compensation and benefit package commensurate with the best industry standards and will not be a limiting factor for the right candidate. The highlights are a 5 year renewable contract (includes resignation/termination clause), an annual leave of 54 days, an attractive salary package, production incentive (based on achievement of company-set production targets) and annual discretionary bonus (based on performance). A bachelor's fully furnished accommodation will be provided by the company at the mine site together with free food. Furthermore, you will be provided with 2 return tickets in a year to your hometown. Plus free medical care at the best corporate hospitals with coverage by the Zambia Group Accident Insurance policy.

Please visit our website for more information (www.gemfields.co.uk). All CVs should be mailed.