- Establish commercial policies, approval thresholds, procurement gates, contract governance, tender reviews, change controls, claims controls and vendor-management routines.
- Develop the project delivery model and contracting strategy, assessing options against risk, cost, schedule, market capacity, local content and value for money.
- Lead commercial input to project, executive and technical forums, surfacing procurement status, market intelligence, contractor risks, cost exposure and package readiness.
- Partner with the Senior Engineering & Integration Manager, with engineering responsible for design authority and technical bid evaluation and the Commercial Director responsible for commercial evaluation, contract formation and administration.
- Develop the commercial plan for engineering, construction and transition to operations, including contractor intelligence, prequalification, long-lead commitments and critical award milestones.
- Lead market engagement, package strategy, tendering, negotiation, award and contract formation for major project packages.
- Oversee supply chain execution and logistics, including cross-border movement into Zambia, customs, freight forwarding, expediting and delivery of critical-path equipment.
- Own local contractor engagement and local-content strategy, including supplier mapping, capability assessment, tender access, mentoring and reporting.
- Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, commitments and cost discipline; oversee contractor performance and commercial risks, including claims, variations and disputes.
- Shape and place the project insurance program, lead the contracting, procurement and supply chain team, and build ethical supplier partnerships.