Commercial/Contract Specialist

Position Description

Job Title: Contract Specialist

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Demand and Supply Superintendent

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Contract Specialist tojoin and grow our team. The role is responsible to lead Leads tenders and contracts at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, from request to signed contract and through the life of each contract. Reports to the site Commercial / Supply Chain Manager and works closely with the regional Barrick International Commercial team, which sets the process, templates and systems and reviews the larger awards.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals 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

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Tenders: Plan upcoming needs with HODs, agree the scope of work and KPIs, and issue tender packages on the approved templates.

• Evaluation and adjudication: Run bid evaluations and adjudication with the Tender Evaluation Committee, prepare sole source justifications where needed, lead negotiations, and prepare the award pack for approval.

• Contracts: Draft contracts on the approved Legal templates, get the contract signed together with the award, and make sure POs are raised only against a signed contract.

• Mining Commission and local content: Prepare and track Mining Commission submissions at each required stage, before any award letter is issued, and apply the Mining (Local Content) Regulations.

• Contract system and tracking: Load every contract in SAP Ariba with its rates, expiry date and documents, keep the site tender register and contract tracker current, and track contractor compliance in the contractor management system.

• Contract management: Run kick-off meetings, process variations with every price change backed by its cost drivers, check invoices against contract rates, review contractor performance, and close out contracts.

• Contract coverage: Keep every contractor on a valid, current contract, and start renewals or retenders 6 months before expiry.

• Reporting and dashboards: Build and maintain the trackers and dashboards for tenders, contracts, expiries and contractor spend, and use them to report to site management and the regional team.

• Regional team: Follow the approved process and templates, report status on the weekly Barrick International Commercial site call, raise issues early, and keep every file audit-ready.

• Stakeholders: Be the site’s first point of contact on tenders and contracts, coach end users on the process, and follow up until actions close.

• Safety: Follow site HSE rules and lead by example.

Qualification Requirements:

• Degree in Commerce, Finance, Procurement and Supply, or a related field.

• Professional registration (PSPTB, CPSP, CIPS, CPA(T) or ACCA)

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• At least 3 years in contracts, tenders, procurement, supply chain or commercial roles.

• Finance, audit, cost control and quantity surveying backgrounds will also be considered, where the candidate has worked closely with contracts, tenders or procurement.

• Hands-on involvement in tenders, adjudications, or drafting, negotiating or managing contracts.

• Has managed suppliers or contractors on large operations or projects.

• Has worked with SAP or a contract management system. SAP Ariba experience is preferred.

• Mining experience is preferred. Oil and gas, construction, engineering, energy or other large industrial operations will also be considered.

• Knowledge of the Mining (Local Content) Regulations and Mining Commission processes is preferred.

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

• Able to live and work on site on a rotational roster.

• Tender management, bid evaluation and adjudication.

• Contract drafting, negotiation and administration.

• Strong with numbers: rates, price changes and contractor costs.

• Strong Excel, with experience building trackers and dashboards, and comfortable using AI tools in daily work.

• Good written and verbal communication, including clear reports for senior management.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.

• The ability to make a difference and have a 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.

How to apply:

• Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resumes online.

Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Barrick has a strict zero-tolerance approach to bribery, fraud, and corruption. Any attempt by a candidate to influence the recruitment process through bribery, illegal inducements, or offering gifts/favors to staff will result in the immediate disqualification of their application and may lead to legal action.

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.