Buyer Assistan / Junior Buyer / Purchasing Officer

Role Description The Director at Grupo La Joya Mining will provide strategic leadership across operations, finance, and corporate development to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence. This full-time hybrid role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a combination of on-site presence and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting long-term business objectives, overseeing mining projects and production performance, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The Director will lead cross-functional teams, manage key stakeholder relationships, and drive initiatives in risk management, cost optimization, and process improvement. The role also includes preparing and presenting reports to the executive board, guiding investment decisions, and representing the company in high-level negotiations, partnerships, and industry forums.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in mining, natural resources, heavy industry, or a related sector, with a strong track record of directing complex operations and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, business development, and corporate governance, including experience with long-term project portfolios and investment decision-making.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and performance analysis to support data-driven decisions.
• Experience with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance in an industrial or mining context.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage investors, partners, regulators, and internal leadership effectively.
• Ability to build and mentor high-performing teams, foster an inclusive and ethical culture, and lead organizational change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort using data, metrics, and digital tools to optimize operations and inform strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Business, Finance, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in or with Middle East markets and multinational organizations is an advantage; familiarity with mining project development and lifecycle is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages relevant to the company’s operations is a plus.