Category Optimization Manager

1945

Posting date

Aug 13, 2026

Closing date

Augsut 14, 2026

Country/Region

CD

City

Kolwezi

Supply Chain Procurement

Job Type

Permanent

Travel

0 - 10%

Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is a mining company whose registered office is at No. 4746, Avenue Laurent Désiré Kabila, Mutoshi District, Manika Commune, City of Kolwezi. Its operating headquarters, the center of its main activities, is located about 42 km from the city of Kolwezi in the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

MUMI is recruiting a " Procurement Manager "

Number of vacancies

1

Position Level

Management

Contract Type

Permanent Contract

Job Category

MANAGER

Application deadline

August 14, 2026

Main objectives of the position

Reporting to the General Manager – Supply Chain, the Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for operational goods and services across the business.

The incumbent provides strategic leadership in sourcing, tender management, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, contract administration, supplier governance, and procurement optimization. The role ensures that procurement activities deliver value, support operational continuity, mitigate supply chain risks, and comply with Company governance, procurement policies, and commercial best practices.

This position focuses on strategic sourcing and contracting activities rather than routine purchasing operations.

Minimum qualification

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering Or a related discipline.

Preferred Certifications

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• APICS / CSCP
• MBA (Advantageous)

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• At least 5 years in a management position.
• Experience within mining, heavy industry, manufacturing or oil & gas operations is preferred.
• Proven experience leading strategic sourcing, tendering, supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE or Pronto.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and procurement management.
• Contract negotiation and commercial management.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Procurement analytics and reporting.
• Supply chain risk management.
• Budget and cost control.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, integrity and ethical leadership.
• Continuous improvement and change management capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities for operational goods and services.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Manage RFQs, RFPs, tenders and commercial evaluations.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract award processes.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and contract administration activities.
• Ensure contracts contain appropriate commercial terms, KPIs, service levels and governance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support contractor governance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA) and audit requirements.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive procurement cost optimization and value creation initiatives.
• Support ESG and sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Procurement team while promoting continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Glencore's environmental management requirements and procedures as well as MUMI SARL's environmental policy.

MUMI S.A.R.L does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, MUMI receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, MUMI or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

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