Buyer

Lotus Africa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and motivated individual to the post of Buyer at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga.

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to source products, evaluate suppliers, products, and services, negotiate purchase order terms, and ensuring that approved purchases are timely, cost-efficient and of high quality.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Functional Role:

• Identify sources of supply, onboard and maintain valid Know Your Customer (KYC) records to ensure timely delivery of goods and services for operational requirements.
• Procure Goods and services in accordance with submitted customer requirements following correct Request for Quotation/Tender, supplier assessment, adjudication and reward recommendation process.
• Ensure continuous flow of materials by expediting orders and resolve supplier queries to improve cycle times.
• Provide regular feedback to end users in all departments on Quotations, POs, and deliveries of Goods and Services requested.
• Continuously promote competitive pricing, including sourcing alternative Suppliers and service providers
• Reconcile or resolve Purchase Order discrepancies within agreed on cycle times for smooth Procurement & Vendor Account records.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports, and price trends.
• Manage vendors performance and contract performance.
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.

2. Relationships & Personal Growth:

• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and management.
• Participate in pre-start meetings and task allocation sessions.
• Attend appropriate training to develop skills.

3. Safe Healthy, Environment, Radiation and Quality (SHERQ):

• Enforce compliance with the Mine Safety Act, Atomic Energy Act, and Lotus SHERQ standards.
• Ensure safe handling of reagents: H2SO4, H2O2, Lime caustic and flocculants through correct sourcing and supported by Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensure PPE compliance and source the specifications fit for purpose in accordance with the Lotus Safety guidelines.

4. Reporting and Administration:

• Complete Purchase Requisition expediting reports, end user reports, and weekly Procurement reports.
• Participate in standing Safety and Procurement meetings.

Qualifications/Experience:

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.

• Diploma/Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from recognized institution.
• 1-2 years’ experience at intermediate level in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook).
• Experience with ERP (Pronto) or procurement/supply chain management software.

Core Competencies/Skills:

• Great relationship management.
• Customer focus
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Impeccable time-management.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Personal Qualities/Behavioural Traits:

• Consistent demonstration of Lotus Core Values.
• Performance Orientation, strongly motivated, leads by example and maintains a high work standard.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit an application, copies of certificates, and a CV with contact details for at least three professional referees to lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com or submit by hand at Lotus Africa Limited offices at Kayelekera Mine. Applicants must include their name and the position they are applying for in the title of all documents. The deadline for receiving applications is 03 JuLY 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lotus Africa is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, women are encouraged to apply.