Commercial Director

About the role

KoBold is building AI native mineral exploration and development capabilities. This role leads the commercial strategy and execution for a major copper mining project in Zambia, from PFS through operations closeout, ensuring safe, competitive and predictable delivery.

What you'll do

• Establish and drive the commercial direction, governance, and procurement strategies for the Mingomba project
• Lead contracting, tendering, negotiation, award, and contract administration for major packages
• Build and manage a high performing contracting, procurement, and supply chain team with local capability development
• Ensure cost control, claims management, and risk mitigation with transparent reporting to governance
• Interface with engineering and operations to align commercial and technical pathways
• Maintain compliance, integrity, and audit readiness across the supply chain

What they're looking for

• Experience running major project commercial functions in mining or heavy industrial sectors
• Strong background in contracting strategy, procurement, and supplier management
• Proven ability to deliver packages on schedule with controlled cost and risk
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement with governance bodies
• Track record of local content development and audit-ready commercial operations
• Comfort operating in a greenfield project environment with complex market dynamics

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing does not state a timezone requirement or explicit eligibility for Nigerian residents. Confirm before interviewing.
• Remote work is stated; no explicit employee vs contractor model is given. Confirm terms during interview.
• The listing does not specify pay currency or range. Confirm during discussions.
• There is no explicit visa or work-authorization note for Nigeria. The listing does not state whether Nigeria-based applicants are eligible. Confirm requirements before applying.