Senior Technical Buyer — Copper Mining Project (Namibia)

As Senior Technical Buyer, you are the bridge between Engineering and the market: you source complex technical components, machinery and engineering services, and make sure every purchase matches the drawing, the spec and the schedule.

The Project

You will support one of Namibia's most exciting mining stories: the restart and expansion of a historic copper mine, with construction under way and first production targeted for Q4 2026. The operation is ramping up towards a doubled throughput of 60,000 tonnes per month, backed by substantial international investment — and it needs a world-class supply chain team to get there.

Key Responsibilities

• Source complex technical components, machinery and engineering services for the mine.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation to verify procurement accuracy.
• Evaluate supplier proposals against technical, quality and delivery benchmarks.
• Build partnerships with OEMs and critical-equipment suppliers.
• Lead technical procurement for plant upgrades and capital projects.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives without compromising technical integrity.
• Manage QA/QC documentation: material certificates, ITPs, warranties.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 8 years in technical procurement within mining, oil & gas or heavy industry.
• Deep knowledge of mining equipment and spare parts specifications (crushers, mills, pumps, conveyors).
• Proficiency with ERP systems and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities; project management expertise.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent professional English; based in or willing to relocate to the Erongo region.

What We Offer

• A key role in a flagship copper project during its most decisive phase.
• Competitive package aligned with senior mining supply chain benchmarks.
• A multicultural, high-standards working environment with international exposure.
• Real impact: your sourcing decisions directly enable the production ramp-up.

Our Recruitment Process

1. Online application — submit your CV on this page.
2. Technical assessment — you will receive an email inviting you to complete a role-specific online test (~30 min).
3. DI-Africa interview — competency-based discussion with our recruitment team.
4. Client interview — meet the operational management team.
5. Offer — reference checks and contract proposal.