Procurement Lead - Morocco

About the role

Fortescue is looking for a Procurement Lead to establish, lead and manage its local procurement and supply capability in Morocco. The role supports the timely mobilisation of exploration activities and the development of future operational requirements, working with exploration, technical and corporate functions. It is a Monday-to-Friday roster, with local engagement preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Morocco exploration procurement and contracting plan aligned with project mobilisation schedules and operational priorities.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier mapping to build a pipeline of local and international suppliers and contractors.
• Lead sourcing strategies, RFQs, competitive tenders, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations and recommendations within approved delegation of authority.
• Prioritise long-lead packages such as geophysics, laboratory, security and environmental services, and plan procurement for camps, vehicles, medical services, fuel, communications, PPE, catering, maintenance, office services and community needs.
• Develop scopes of work, specifications, evaluation criteria and contracting strategies with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Recommend efficient pathways for low-value, low-risk local purchases and coordinate supplier registration, qualification and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority, ethical sourcing and governance requirements, and maintain procurement trackers, contract registers and supplier records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• 8-15+ years of procurement, supply chain or commercial experience in mining, energy, construction, industrial or major project environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement strategies, managing tenders and RFQs, and managing local and international suppliers.
• Experience with Delegation of Authority, governance and approval frameworks, and with reporting systems and contract registers.
• Strong knowledge of the Moroccan supplier market and procurement governance.
• Experience establishing or scaling procurement in a new operation or market is desirable.