Procurement Lead - Morocco

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Morocco exploration procurement and contracting plan, ensuring alignment with integrated project mobilisation schedules, operational priorities and approved business requirements. Conduct market analysis and supplier mapping to identify, assess and develop a qualified pipeline of local and international suppliers and contractors across specialist technical services and routine operational requirements. Lead sourcing strategies, requests for quotation, competitive tenders, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations and procurement recommendation processes in accordance with approved delegated authorities. Prioritise long-lead procurement packages, including geophysics, laboratory services, security and environmental services, ensuring appropriate market engagement and pre-award preparation without creating unauthorised commitments. Plan and coordinate procurement packages for camps, vehicles, medical services, fuel, communications, personal protective equipment, catering, maintenance, office services and community-related requirements. Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose scopes of work, specifications, evaluation criteria, contracting strategies and supplier mobilisation requirements. Develop and recommend efficient procurement pathways for appropriate low-value and low-risk local purchases while maintaining required approvals, segregation of duties, transparency and auditability. Coordinate supplier registration, qualification and onboarding processes, working closely with Finance and other relevant functions to support efficient invoicing, payment processing and supplier administration. Ensure all procurement and contracting activities comply with Fortescue's Delegation of Authority, ethical sourcing standards, governance frameworks and applicable requirements, while monitoring supplier mobilisation, contract performance, commercial risks and local-content opportunities. Maintain accurate procurement trackers, contract registers, supplier records and decision documentation, providing timely reporting and commercial information to support programme governance and management decision-making. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or a related field would be advantageous. Rlevant professional procurement or supply chain certification, such as CIPS or an equivalent recognised qualification, would be advantageous. 8–15+ years' relevant procurement, supply chain or commercial experience within mining, energy, construction, industrial or major project environment. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing procurement and contracting strategies to support project mobilisation and operational requirements. Strong experience managing sourcing activities, competitive tenders, requests for quotation, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations and contract administration. Proven experience identifying, assessing, onboarding and managing local and international suppliers and contractors. Experience coordinating procurement of specialist technical services, equipment and operational support requirements. Demonstrated experience managing procurement activities within established Delegation of Authority, governance and approval frameworks. Experience developing and maintaining procurement reporting systems, contract registers, supplier records and audit documentation. Experience working collaboratively with technical, operational, financial and legal stakeholders to deliver commercially sound procurement outcomes. Experience establishing or scaling procurement processes in a new operation or developing market is desirable. Demonstrated experience supporting local supplier development and local-content opportunities. Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tender management and contract administration. Sound knowledge of the Moroccan supplier market, local business practices and commercial environment. Strong understanding of procurement governance, Delegation of Authority, ethical sourcing, approval processes and audit requirements.