Supply Chain Director

Job Description : FG MINES CHILE requires an expat SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR USD 240,000 PA plus benefits The director is to oversee the construction requirements which have a CAPEX of USD 122 million and are targeted to finish Nov 25 He will then be responsible for the supply chain and procurement aspects of the gold mine which will start production Jan 2026. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the entire supply chain including Procurement, Materials, and Logistics. Commodity responsibilities include steel, hydraulic components, ductile castings, and aluminum castings. This position requires a BS with an MBA preferred, and 20+ years experience in materials, procurement, and total logistics systems management in industrial manufacturing. We seek an individual with strong interpersonal skills, exceptional negotiating skills, and a work ethic and attitude that inspires others. Responsibilities Lead the consolidation of the two materials manufacturing groups. Quickly and convincingly establish the agenda for the consolidated materials group. Identify opportunities and lead the efforts to improve material costs. Explore new suppliers and systems of inventory management. Redesign or modify products, working closely with Engineering. Change material specs. Explore international sourcing. Work closely with other functional areas in obtaining ISO Certification. Subject matter expert on all procurement and materials management issues. Strategic, tactical, personnel, systems, initiatives, etc. Professionally and profitably manage the commodities that are central to the success of the company. Work closely with Quality Assurance to develop, maintain and monitor a system to track vendor quality and on time delivery service. Requirements M Eng (MBA a plus). CPIM a plus. Twenty plus years progressive materials experience in construction/mining Background with ISO 9000 Lean Manufacturing principles experience (Six Sigma or similar). International trade experience. Strong organizational skills (Consolidating two materials groups). Wide breadth of commodity knowledge. Leadership skills and hands on approach. Understanding of commodities markets, trends, foreign exchange, supplier issues, etc. Strong understanding of business systems. Experience implementing new MRP / ERP system. High standards and ethics.

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