Commodity Specialists

Barrick Gold is a leading international gold mining company, with a portfolio of twentyseven operating mines and seven advanced exploration and development projects, located across five continents. African Barrick Gold is the largest gold mining company in Tanzania with four operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Tulawaka and Buzwagi.

Commodity Specialists

The role, based in Johannesburg, will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and executing Forward Pricing Agreements (FPA/contracts) for the different mine sites, liaising with sites and acting on their requirements. The incumbent will facilitate discussions to establish FPA requirements, issue RFPs (Request for Proposals) to suppliers/the market and evaluate tenders based on required guidelines. In addition, he/she will perform tender analyses, consider all aspects of the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Model when awarding contracts for the purpose of reducing cost per ounce and/or improving effectiveness and efficiency of production and complete Forward Pricing Agreement (FPA) or Supplier Terms of Reference (STOR) after site approval.
Interested persons must have a relevant degree or diploma and a minimum of 5 years' working experience in a similar role with a good understanding of all Supply Chain activities. Previous experience
in the mining industry and a good understanding of products and markets relating to the mining industry would be advantageous. Advanced Excel knowledge is a must for this position, whilst sound knowledge of Word and Access is essential.

Note: All positions will require regular travel into Africa.
The positions will attract competitive salary packages, which will include excellent benefits.
Applicants are invited to submit their CVs (indicating the position title in the subject line) via e-mail to: applyafrica@barrick.com
African Barrick Gold has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. We offer equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.
If you are not contacted within thirty (30) days of the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Short-listed candidates may be subject to any of the following:
l Security clearance
l Competency assessment
l Physical capability assessment
l Reference checking.


Please forward applications before 21 June 2011.