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First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Especialista en Gestión de Categorías

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColón, Colón Province, PanamaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering; Business Administration; Supply Chain; Economics; or a related field is required. Related technical education may also be considered when accompanied by solid, relevant Procurement experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management is required; 8 or more years is valued, including senior experience in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing.
  • Experience in complex industrial sectors is required, preferably mining, industrial processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aviation, construction, or energy.
  • Experience managing categories and annual spend volumes between USD 10 million and USD 100 million is required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end tenders, complex negotiations, supplier commercial evaluations, and high-value contract negotiations is required.
  • Solid knowledge of Strategic Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Category Management, market analysis, supplier management, and cost optimization is required.
  • Fluency with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, or equivalents is required; experience with e-sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba is valued.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, cost models, and reporting, as well as the ability to prepare and present executive information, are required.
  • Advanced English or higher, spoken and written, is an indispensable requirement. Spanish proficiency is needed to interact with local teams.
  • Analytical ability, quantitative reasoning, negotiation, leadership, autonomy, and data-based decision-making are required.
  • Communication skills, internal customer orientation, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams are required.
  • Availability to work in Panama City and make regular visits to the Cobre Panamá facilities is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for high-value goods and services categories, considering operational needs, commercial risks, and market opportunities.
  • Lead end-to-end tendering and contracting processes (RFI, RFQ, and RFP), including market analysis, proposal evaluation, supplier selection, and complex commercial negotiations.
  • Conduct spend analysis, market-trend analysis, cost-structure analysis, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to identify savings and value-generation opportunities.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance indicators (KPIs), service levels (SLAs), quality, costs, and contractual compliance.
  • Coordinate with Legal and Contracts teams to structure, negotiate, formalize, and monitor commercial agreements and strategic contracts.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to sourcing, supplier availability, market volatility, internal policy compliance, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to align category strategies with operational and financial business objectives.
  • Develop continuous-improvement, innovation, and Procurement process-optimization initiatives that promote practical solutions and measurable results.
  • Monitor and report savings, category performance, risks, and opportunities using analytical tools, ERP systems, and executive reports.
  • Provide technical guidance and share best practices with other team professionals to strengthen Category Management capabilities.
  • Make regular visits to the mine site to strengthen relationships with operational teams, understand their needs, and verify compliance with supply and service agreements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Eight or more years of relevant experience, including senior experience in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing.
  • Experience in mining, industrial processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aviation, construction, or energy.
  • Experience using e-sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba.
  • Professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS, or equivalents.
  • Postgraduate studies in related areas.

About the Company

First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

First Quantum Minerals operates global copper and nickel mining projects, with gold and cobalt as byproducts. It runs a portfolio of mines and mineral processing plants across four continents, and it employs about 20,000 people. The company uses technical, project management, engineering, construction, and operations expertise to develop and run complex mines and processing facilities, including tailings reprocessing and large-scale operations like Cobre Panama. Its goal is to become one of the world’s top copper producers and to deliver sustained value to employees, investors, and the communities hosting its operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1983

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