Surveyor / Fulfilment Buyer – MRO Procurement

About the role

Twyford International is seeking a proactive Surveyor (Fulfilment Buyer) to join its Procurement Team in Zambia. The role focuses on sourcing and managing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts and non‑metal raw materials, ensuring continuous production and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive surveys of raw materials such as ceramics, cement, and glass‑related inputs to secure high‑quality, cost‑effective sources.
• Evaluate geological data and field reports to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Oversee raw material mining and supply operations, ensuring compliance with company specifications and regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with mining companies, survey organisations, and government geological departments.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, and negotiation to achieve favourable commercial terms.
• Monitor market trends and technological developments in non‑metal materials to optimise sourcing strategies.
• Ensure all activities meet environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Provide technical input on material specifications, testing, and performance optimisation.
• Prepare and present survey reports, cost analyses, and procurement forecasts to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in geological surveying, raw‑material procurement or MRO sourcing.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess deposit quality and extraction feasibility.

Required skills

• Geological data analysis
• Raw material surveying
• Supplier qualification and negotiation
• Cost analysis and forecasting

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading global ceramic and manufacturing company.
• Professional development in a dynamic, multinational environment.
• Competitive compensation package.