DIAMOND BUYER/PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Position: Procurement Specialist
The 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Procurement Specialist, your main responsibility will be to leverage your product and industry expertise to accomplish the following missions:
BUYING
- Preparation of the buy sheets and the offer forms.
- Negotiate prices.
- Manage invoices and update final data in the system.
QUOTING
- Provide daily quotations.
- Confirmed orders: put into production and coordinate with the relevant teams.
STONE SOURCING
- Source stones according to our company standards and business needs.
- Identify, evaluate and build strong relationship with suppliers.
- Monitor market trends, price fluctuations and availability.
AUCTIONS
- Update the calendar.
- Pre-sale research and preparation of the buy sheets.
- Post sale follow-up.
INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS
- Weekly stock control and maintain inventory records.
- Coordinate shipments with the logistic team and suppliers.
- Stock-in (colour and parcel stones).
- Track and audit certificates.
SKILLS AND PROFILE
We expect the successful candidate to have the following background and skills:
- Previous experience in the jewellery industry
- Diamond and gemstone knowledge: GIA diamond certification or similar and understanding of the market trends a plus.
- Commercially driven, self-motivated and curious.
- Highly organised and a keen eye for detail.
- Work efficiently and accurately under pressure and have the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem solver.
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