Vendor Liaison Superintendent

About the role

We are seeking a Vendor Liaison Superintendent to lead and manage all customer and vendor interactions within our mining operations. The role ensures value‑for‑money relationships, compliance with policies and legislation, and supports operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end vendor liaison processes, including supplier identification, tendering, evaluation, negotiations and contract finalisation.
• Draft, review and negotiate high‑value and high‑risk contracts, service level agreements and framework agreements in partnership with legal and technical teams.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with operational and project requirements.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from inception to close‑out, including amendments, renewals and performance monitoring.
• Act as the primary liaison between management and customers to ensure compliance with procurement policies, corporate governance and relevant legislation.
• Facilitate supplier due diligence, onboarding and regular performance reviews.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal to align sourcing plans with business needs.
• Provide training and guidance to procurement officers and end‑users on best practices and track reporting against cost initiatives and spending targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in vendor/customer liaison management, strategic sourcing or procurement, with at least 3 years in a senior or specialist role, including experience in the mining industry.
• Proven track record of managing complex tendering and contracting processes and negotiating with multinational suppliers and local contractors.
• Experience handling contract disputes and implementing resolution strategies.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.