Technical Buying Officer at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• This role reports into the Commercial Services Department
• To meet the purchasing needs of the Company with specific focus on the technical requirements.

Your role will:

Financial Effectiveness

• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.

Operational Excellence

• Interpret mechanical and technical drawings to ensure correct purchasing of equipment.
• Manage and expedite the delivery of goods and services, including confirming receipt of purchase orders with vendors, expediting pre-delivery and overdue purchase orders, monitoring the progress of purchase orders closely and addressing potential delays before they impact the delivery timelines.

Internal Business Processes

• Ensure adherence to good corporate governance, effective purchasing processes, supplier development and relationship management in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage vendor onboarding process for respective area of influence.

Safey, Health, Security and Environmental Effectiveness

• Adhere to and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security and environmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

Customer and Stakeholders

• Execute duties within the role, visibly portraying the Company values, whilst building sound relationships with colleagues, clients and all other stakeholders

Closing Date:  20 January 2025

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Engineering
• Member of accredited body – CIPS (would be an advantage)
• Engineering trade qualification would be advantageous

Additional requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in technical purchasing in an engineering / technical environment
• SAP MM ERP system is a requirement
• Contract Management and Supplier engagement experience
• Ability to utilize latest technology (Microsoft packages/ EB/ Windchill)
• Exposure to B-BBEE requirements
• Customs and logistics experience advantageous