Senior Buyer — Copper Mining Project (Namibia)

As Senior Buyer, you own strategic procurement for a copper mining operation in full ramp-up: you design the sourcing strategies, negotiate with regional and international suppliers, and keep a production-critical supply chain running without a miss.

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

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with operational and financial goals of the mine.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Manage high-value purchases of mining consumables, equipment and maintenance contracts.
• Conduct supplier audits, quality assessments and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations on budget forecasting and spend control.
• Drive cost-reduction and inventory-optimisation initiatives across the supply chain.
• Ensure procurement compliance with company policies and Namibian mining regulations.
• Mentor and develop junior procurement staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Business Administration.
• Minimum 8 years' procurement experience in mining, construction or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and contract management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• 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.