Diamond Procurement/Buyer
Job Description
DIAMOND BUYER/PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
\nPosition: Procurement Specialist
\nThe Procurement team plays a critical role in evaluating, sourcing, selecting, negotiating and quoting the best-quality stones according to business needs and priorities. We are seeking a commercial, passionate and dynamic individual to support the team and help drive daily operations forward with precision and efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of experts working in a growing business environment.
\nRESPONSIBILITIES
\nAs a Procurement Specialist, your main responsibility will be to leverage your product and industry expertise to accomplish the following missions:
\nBUYING
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- Preparation of the buy sheets and the offer forms. \n
- Negotiate prices. \n
- Manage invoices and update final data in the system. \n
QUOTING
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- Provide daily quotations. \n
- Confirmed orders: put into production and coordinate with the relevant teams. \n
STONE SOURCING
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- Source stones according to our company standards and business needs. \n
- Identify, evaluate and build strong relationship with suppliers. \n
- Monitor market trends, price fluctuations and availability. \n
AUCTIONS
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- Update the calendar. \n
- Pre-sale research and preparation of the buy sheets. \n
- Post sale follow-up. \n
INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS
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- Weekly stock control and maintain inventory records. \n
- Coordinate shipments with the logistic team and suppliers. \n
- Stock-in (colour and parcel stones). \n
- Track and audit certificates. \n
SKILLS AND PROFILE
\nWe expect the successful candidate to have the following background and skills:
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- Previous experience in the jewellery industry \n
- Diamond and gemstone knowledge: GIA diamond certification or similar and understanding of the market trends a plus. \n
- Commercially driven, self-motivated and curious. \n
- Highly organised and a keen eye for detail. \n
- Work efficiently and accurately under pressure and have the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. \n
- Problem solver.
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