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STATE DIAMOND TRADER
 


​PURCHASING OFFICER 
DEPARTMENT Operations Department – Kempton Park Office 
REPORTING RELATIONS Senior Purchasing Officer
JOB GRADE C4 
SALARY BAND Market Related 
 
VACANT POSITIONS
We invite self-motivated and suitably qualified individuals who wish to stand out in their field to apply for the vacant Purchasing Officer position if they meet the below-listed job purpose, minimum requirements, competencies, and key accountabilities. 
 
JOB PURPOSE
The job purpose of the Purchasing Officer position at State Diamond Trader is to build strong relations with registered diamond producers so that inspections and purchasing of rough diamonds by the State Diamond Trader are done as per the Diamond Act requirements. The Purchasing Officer position maintains a diverse range of business and diamond skills, as well as a detailed understanding of the South African market and diamond industry practices. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Matric plus 3-year relevant tertiary qualification
• Qualification in rough diamond valuation
• Must have 5 to 10 years’ experience on the similar role within the diamond industry
• Proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role
• Knowledge of the Diamond Act 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
• Extensive Rough diamond sorting and valuation skills
• Extensive Rough to Polished knowledge (RTOP)
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong Stakeholder and relationship management skills (Build successful relationships with various internal and external business)
• Recognition of producer and/or geographical characteristics of rough diamonds
• Diamond manufacturing knowledge
• National and international diamond market knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• IT literate – proven ability to work with IT systems and Microsoft Outlook systems
• Excellent communication (Verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Support the Pricing & Development
• Commercial awareness (Maintain awareness of the financial implications and impact of decisions taken 
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
 
ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS - KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Purchasing of Rough Diamonds
  • Have a detailed knowledge of producers with their differing characteristics of goods produced by each mine
  • Conduct inspections and ensure that all purchases are made in line with required profit margin targets
  • Propose new ideas to improve purchasing performance e.g. processes, practice, or contacts
  • Understanding the building and maintenance of SDT’s intellectual capital through the management of its rough diamond suppliers
  • Implement processes by which rough diamonds are presented and valued consistently.
Selling of Rough Diamonds
  • Understand the type of rough diamonds needed by State Diamond Trader clients and markets
  • Liaise with the sales team regarding rough diamonds during inspections
Production
  • Quality control in the Production department (rough diamonds sorting and valuations).
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship management
  • Build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders
  • Develop a tailored approach for producers
  • Develop effective working relationships with other functions (please clarify functions) to ensure effective pricing, processing, and sales
  • Communicate key policy decisions to team members and producers when appropriate.
  • Have the relevant diamond skills to appear credible and professional in the view of a range of stakeholders, including producers and Government valuators (GDVs).
Rough and Polished Diamond Market Intelligence
  • To effectively purchase at targets, maintain an informed and up-to-date assessment of the state of the local market and any issues (both micro and macro) affecting it.
  • Identify and analyze relevant diamond(s) statistics (rough and polished markets).
  • Ensure effective filing and document management of the Purchasing department
Produce accurate data/reports.
  • Produce monthly Risk Management reports (Inspections and purchasing, Producer supply agreements, Risk register, Stock turnaround, and gross margins, Sales strategy, SDT Security systems, and Diamond insurance).
  • Produce Price and characteristics trends report
Compliance and adherence to Section 59B of the Diamond Amendment Act
  • Adherence to the policies and procedures of State Diamond Trader, with a focus on the Operations policies and procedures
  • Adherence to the provisions of the Diamond Amendment Act and all relevant legislation.
  • Implement the required standards, policies, procedures, and work processes to ensure the efficient operation of the rough diamond valuation function.
Effective planning
  • Manage deadlines, anticipate, and proactively plan for obstacles to ensure smooth operations.
Creation and maintaining an updated Price Book
  • Together with Production and Sales functions, create a price book that can be used in the valuation and purchasing of goods.
Confidentiality
  • Be mindful of the confidentiality and sensitivity of information at their disposal. The details contained within the Confidentiality Agreement must be strictly adhered to
Asset Management of diamond equipment
  • Ensure that Diamond sorting and valuation equipment is handled with care is kept safe




APPLICATIONS
An application letter, CV, and qualification copies must be forwarded to: The Human Resources Manager, email hr@statediamondtrader.gov.za.
 
INQUIRIES
Contact the Human Resources Manager Mr Nkosinathi Mabaso, Tel 011 334 2691 or nkosinathim@statediamondtrader.gov.za.
 
Closing Date: 22 May 2024


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