Jnr Procurement Practitioner at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• The main purpose of the role for the incumbent will be purchasing and/or procurement requirements for various Business Units at Upstream Technology. From requisition to pay.
• This entails the procurement of goods and/or services, sourcing of new vendors, benchmarking of pricing, management of commercial risk, maintaining adherence to policies and procedures, ensuring that value for money is maximized and cost savings are generated for the company.
• The Junior Procurement Practitioner will assist the Procurement Practitioner with general procurement requirements and the drafting of low-risk contracts for the various Units.

Key Tasks:

The role reports into Commercial Services Unit

• Survey the market for best source of supply, contact potential suppliers and negotiate trade terms and discount structures and most favorable lead times
• Evaluate quotes/tenders and make recommendations based on best commercial and technical factors
• Responsible for purchasing from requisition to pay and propose master contracts where required
• Responsible for the drafting of low-risk contracts in support of the Responsible Procurement Practitioner
• Minimise lead time variances according to customer requirements by administering the pre/post expediting process to ensure timeous delivery of goods or services
• Suggest substitutes if items/services ordered are unavailable, or if a more economic product is technically suitable
• Ensure strict adherence to procurement policies and procedures as well as legislation in respect of importation of goods
• Prioritise urgent order requests
• Review price variances and ensure that they are investigated and brought to the attention of the responsible Procurement Practitioner and Supply Chain Manager and that SAP information is accurate
• Liaise with suppliers in respect of commercial and/or technical clarifications and queries

SKILLS/ BEHAVIOUR COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of SAP ERP System
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Negotiating and networking skills 
• Basic knowledge of Customs advantageous
• Good inter-personal skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Strong on governance, policy & procedures
• Customer & service orientation
• Detailed orientation
• Technology driven
• Commercial acumen
• Supply Chain administration
• Project Management experience
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
• Contract Management and supplier management
• Ability to utilise latest technology in execution of daily duties

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Relevant business/commercial/legal degree is required
• A minimum of 5 years’ purchasing and/or procurement experience
• Member of accredited purchasing body, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) would be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP ERP System
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Negotiating and networking skills 
• Basic knowledge of Customs
• Good inter-personal skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Strong on governance, policy & procedures
• Customer & service orientation
• Detailed orientation
• Technology driven
• Commercial acumen
• Supply Chain administration
• Project Management experience
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
• Contract Management and supplier management
• Ability to utilise latest technology in execution of daily duties

Closing Date:

• 10 January, 2026