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