Buyer – New Horizon Copper

Procurement
Kombat
August 29, 2026
Permanent

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring goods, services, consumables, engineering spares, tools, PPE, chemicals, and general materials required to support the continuous operation of the mine. The successful candidate will review requisitions and specifications, source and evaluate suppliers, conduct RFQs and negotiations, and ensure timely, cost-effective, ethical, and compliant procurement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

  • Execute approved purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate and timely purchase orders.
  • Review specifications and requisitions for completeness and operational requirements.
  • Conduct RFQs, tendering, quotation evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
  • Obtain competitive pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Ensure procurement activities support operational continuity.

2. Supplier & Contract Management

  • Maintain effective supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
  • Address supply issues, escalate risks, and support corrective actions.
  • Support supplier onboarding, compliance verification, and HSE requirements.
  • Uphold ethical procurement principles and company procurement standards.

3. Inventory & Demand Planning Coordination

  • Work with Warehouse, Maintenance, and operational teams to identify demand requirements.
  • Monitor stock requirements and expedite replenishment to prevent stock-outs.
  • Support alternative sourcing for obsolete, difficult-to-source, or long-lead items.
  • Align procurement activities with maintenance and production requirements.

4. Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with Namibian legislation, company procurement policies, and delegated authority.
  • Maintain approvals, documentation, and audit trails for purchases.
  • Support local content, supplier governance, and procurement audits.
  • Ensure procurement processes are transparent, compliant, and properly documented.

5. Logistics & Expediting

  • Track and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery to site.
  • Liaise with suppliers and logistics providers on local and international shipments.
  • Resolve delivery discrepancies and support customs documentation where applicable.
  • Communicate delivery risks and delays to relevant stakeholders.

6. Documentation Management & Reporting

  • Maintain procurement records, contracts, supplier files, and ERP master data.
  • Prepare routine procurement reports, including open orders, savings, and spend information.
  • Resolve invoice queries with Finance and support GRN accuracy.
  • Support stocktakes and procurement record clean-up activities.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years procurement or buying experience, preferably in mining, industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience in operational procurement and ERP procurement systems.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge of mining and industrial supply markets, operational supply chains, maintenance, production and warehouse requirements, procurement compliance, governance, internal controls, ERP SCM processes, supplier master data, logistics, expediting, and technical specifications.

Added Advantage

  • CIPS qualification or progress towards certification.
  • Experience in a mining procurement environment.
  • Experience with ERP procurement systems.
  • Exposure to local and international procurement, supplier onboarding, and procurement audits.

Skills & Competencies

  • Sourcing, RFQ handling, quotation evaluation, and negotiation skills.
  • Commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
  • Planning, attention to detail, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.
  • Technical competence in procurement and sourcing, supplier management, purchase order processing, inventory and demand coordination, logistics, expediting, supplier master data, compliance, and reporting.
  • Integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, teamwork, customer focus, sound judgement, independence, and ability to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

  • Mining environment.
  • Primarily office-based with occasional warehouse, site, and supplier visits.
  • High work pressure.
  • Occasional travel to suppliers, warehouses, and service providers may be required.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in contributing to the success of New Horizon Copper, please submit:

  • A detailed CV
  • Certified copies of qualifications
  • A cover letter

Closing Date: 31 August 2026 @ 7:00PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. New Horizon Copper is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.

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