Procurement Officer Wanted At Debswana Diamond Company

Debswana Diamond Company – Jwaneng Mine would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position of Procurement Officer and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual. Ref no: JWNG000267

Job Summary

To coordinate the contracting process for Small Works and to provide support to Contract Administration within Materials

Minimum Requirements

•  O’levels/BGCSE
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• 2 years post qualification experience or equivalent with 1 year in Contract Management environment

Key Effectiveness Areas

• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets.
• Prepares and issues tenders enquiries to approved Debswana suppliers taking cognizance of ethical, accuracy, time frame, best practices directives and client orientation requirement.
• Attends site meetings to provide advises on proposed changes in line with terms and conditions of contract as well as take minutes for such meetings.
• Verifies that the requisition is dully authorized and that proposed tenders are registered with Debswana.
• Compiles commercial evaluation and make recommendations as appropriate, ensuring equity, accuracy and fairness.
• Arranges and attends post tender clarification meetings to provide technical or commercial queries as appropriate.
• Develops contract for small works according to the standard operating procedures, taking cognizance of authorization levels, industry best practices standards, legal and ethical requirements.
• Prepares amendments on prices or schedules and advises affected parties.
• Prepares and generates notifications on expiry dates of contracts and update the procurement database.
• Maintains effective supplier relationship in accordance with the best practice and ethics directives.
• Carries out administrative functions of the section, taking cognizance of the need to create a clear audit trial.
• Adheres to all safety health & environmental policies and procedures as well as Mines,