Scc Senior Technical Buyer

6 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- People. Process. Performance.

You enjoy gathering data and analysing it to provide context and direction for executive-level decisions about where we should be looking to play and invest.

Come and be part of our team. We’re shaping the future of a global business with an innovative mindset and a fascinating product.

We’re the world’s leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

**Job Description**:

- The purpose of this role is to evaluate equipment received for repair and to determine suitable source of supply for RFQ’s as well as assisting in the witnessing of testing where required, negotiating, placement and expediting Purchase Orders for materials for Debmarine, DBGS and Namdeb operations. The role is also required to co-ordinate all repair equipment to be purchased from DBMN and to facilitate the tracking and receipt of all equipment through the rotable system, via the Port Nolloth SCC or from vessel during in-port.

**Key duties of the SCC Technical Buyer includes**:

- Identifies and selects appropriate sources of supply.
- Receives, verifies and actions approved purchase requisitions for the repair of equipment and where necessary the purchase of spare parts, material and supplies.
- Performs technical and commercial evaluation of quotes received in consultation with end users.
- Negotiates trade terms and discount structures with vendors, delivering cost savings.
- Monitors price and other market movements
- Administration (including but not limited to updating and maintenance of procurement and tender documents)
- Prepares purchase orders based on quotes analysis and end user input.
- Ability to analyse and interpret drawings, data and equipment failures.
- Adheres to OHSAS and operational Policies and Procedures
- Provide advice and guidance to customers pertaining to equipment failures analysis and improvements.
- Establishes and maintains professional relationships with stakeholders (incl. vendors/suppliers, customers, team)
- Supplier audits and evaluations.

**Qualifications**:

- Qualified artisan (or similar) with relevant experience within the mining or marine environment
- Diploma in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management - advantageous
- 3 - 5 years technical experience in a Marine and/or Mining environment (mandatory)
- 3 - 5 years procurement experience in a Marine and/or Mining environment - advantageous
- In depth knowledge of Marine Mining processes and material requirements, class requirements and statutory marine regulations - advantageous

**Additional Information
- Role-specific knowledge**:

- Good inter-personal skills and ability to work under pressure
- Negotiating and networking skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret information.
- Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong Supply Chain administration skills
- Commodity knowledge and strong governance skills

**Values**

**Put Safety First **- We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

**Be Passionate **- We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

**Pull Together **- Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

**Build Trust **- We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

**Show we Care **- The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

**Shape the Future **- We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

**Who we are**:
Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. We’re constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy.

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