Buyer – Lucara Diamond Corporation
Job Description
Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd operates the Karowe Diamond Mine at Letlhakane in the Boteti sub district. The plant was commissioned in April 2012 and has gone on to achieve exceptional performance. It is the source of some truly special diamonds. The plant completed major upgrades that include introduction of X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology in diamond recovery. This is adding to the already existing innovative application of autogenous milling in diamond processing. The Company is embarking on projects, which entail enhanced large diamond recovery.
Lucara Botswana invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions tenable at Letlhakane.:
- BUYER
Job Summary
Reporting to the Procurement Coordinator, the Buyer’s responsibility is to make purchase requests for stock, non-stock, works and services requirements for end users at the mine.
Effectiveness Areas
• Procurement of goods and services
• Prompt Receipt of Placed Orders
• Supplier Performance Evaluation
• Tendering Process
• Operational Procurement Performance Measures & Reporting
• Budgeting and Commercial Awareness
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Safety, Health & Environment
Competencies
• Specification Analysis, Data Analysis
• Supply Market & Competitor Analysis
• Value Chain & Total Cost Analysis
• Tendering, Negotiation, Communication
• Contract/Legal
• Microsoft Office
• ERP System (SAP)
• Planning & Organizing
• Accountability & Problem Solving
• Innovation & Creation, Change Management
• SHE Cautiousness
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related field.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement Supply Membership (CIPS) or equivalent Four (4) years’ experience in Supply Chain Environment in a mining or manufacturing industry. Two (2) years must be in Procurement / Purchasing environment within mining (cross functional)
NB: Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply to enclose detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line to [email protected]
