JOB PURPOSE

The Local Content Specialist/Manager will ensure the company complies with national local content regulations by maximising the use of local suppliers. The local content specialist will work with the country manager to continue to improve relationships with the mining commission and local content committees. Core focus will be that each mine complies with the correct goods procurement laws and all service providers are correctly established as required by law.

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

Primary responsibilities and tasks:

• Monitor and ensure 100% compliance with local content regulations regarding local content requirements.
• Report on overall local content compliance and effectively communicate progress to the local content committees or mining commission
• Together with the site teams and Country Manager, drive the strategic initiatives around our local content compliance and implementation plans to ensure completion within agreed timeframes
• Ensure Quarterly and Annual local content plans and reports are comprehensive and submitted to the local content committees within set timelines
• To prepare quarterly economic contribution reports for the board and communicate to stakeholders, advocating for favorable policies
• Recording and tracking all submissions and correspondence with the Mining Commission relating to local content matters and compliance with the Laws and Regulations
• Communicate and motivate the sole source requirement for specialized skills or requirements on an annual and ad-hoc basis with the local content teams to ensure a complete understanding of the risk and requirements to ensure continuity in the business
• Ensure all tenders are communicated to the local content teams on time prior to submission to ensure alignment with expected local content requirements and to ensure no delays that could affect the operations or projects.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the local content departments, acting as the primary liaison between the operational, regional and government teams.
• Remain up to date with any changes in regulations to be communicated and proactively with all stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Champion Supplier Development initiatives together with site and selected local suppliers, with a key focus on Companies around the mines
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Country Manager and AME Supply Chain Team

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Law, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience

Experience

• Five (5) years of directly related contracting & procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience in local content management
• Experience in negotiations related to contractual conflict resolution.
• Experience in Supplier Development programs

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and 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

• Monitor and ensure 100% compliance with local content regulations regarding local content requirements.
• Report on overall local content compliance and effectively communicate progress to the local content committees or mining commission
• Together with the site teams and Country Manager, drive the strategic initiatives around our local content compliance and implementation plans to ensure completion within agreed timeframes
• Ensure Quarterly and Annual local content plans and reports are comprehensive and submitted to the local content committees within set timelines
• To prepare quarterly economic contribution reports for the board and communicate to stakeholders, advocating for favorable policies
• Recording and tracking all submissions and correspondence with the Mining Commission relating to local content matters and compliance with the Laws and Regulations
• Communicate and motivate the sole source requirement for specialized skills or requirements on an annual and ad-hoc basis with the local content teams to ensure a complete understanding of the risk and requirements to ensure continuity in the business
• Ensure all tenders are communicated to the local content teams on time prior to submission to ensure alignment with expected local content requirements and to ensure no delays that could affect the operations or projects.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the local content departments, acting as the primary liaison between the operational, regional and government teams.
• Remain up to date with any changes in regulations to be communicated and proactively with all stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Champion Supplier Development initiatives together with site and selected local suppliers, with a key focus on Companies around the mines
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Country Manager and AME Supply Chain Team

• Local content management
• Negotiations related to contractual conflict resolution
• Supplier Development programs
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Regulatory compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Law, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of directly related contracting & procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience in local content management
• Experience in negotiations related to contractual conflict resolution.
• Experience in Supplier Development programs