Buyer

General Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer is responsible for administering intermediate level Supply Chain Management (SCM) functions including buying goods, materials, supplies and services while ensuring that all requirements related quantity, quality, price and availability are met.

The incumbent improves SCM performance and reduces cost and business risk significantly, delivers a better value supply chain by embedding category strategies, and focuses on the needs of internal and external clients. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for promoting the Company safety culture, adhering to all provincial and federal laws, Company policy, corporate governance, internal controls and practices while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and upholding the vision, values and mission of the Company.

Specific Accountabilities:

Functional

• Support the Supply Chain Manager in delivering objectives and initiatives.
• Research and evaluate products and services within the criteria defined by the internal client.
• Issue Request for Quotations for non-complex and complex requirements, analyze submissions including preparation of spreadsheets, develop and facilitate evaluations with internal partners and recommend award of contract.
• Coordinate the movement of large ticket items and maintain a dialogue with the respective department, providing status updates when possible.
• Support the production of the procurement strategy and schedule.
• Draft and issue contractual documentation, including subcontracts and purchase orders, where required.
• Achieve targets set by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Monitor supply chain delivery against procurement schedule.
• Ensure that the supply chain is safe, sustainable, and appropriately Qualified.
• Remain focused on the lowest end-cost and reduction of inefficiency.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to motivate others through change.
• Demonstrate a drive to build and develop relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviours that reflect corporate expectations.
• Take a leadership role in ensuring policies, processes and procedures are followed.

Planning and Process

• Comply with all business supply chain strategies, processes, and procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues and cross-functional teams to implement agreements across the business.
• Prepare and present timely and accurate reports.

Financial

• Deliver targeted savings and performance improvement benefits.
• Assume accountability for the cost-reduction and performance of the supply chain in the area of responsibility.
• Support the business cash management strategy.
• Identify ways to reduce cost and improve service and communicate collaboratively with the Supply Chain Manager.

Stakeholder

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand stakeholder requirements and implement the most appropriate supply chain solutions.
• Promote Supply Chain capability to clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Focus on effective communication and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure resources are in place to meet the business needs.

Job Qualifications:

Formal Education*

• Completion of a minimum of two years of post-secondary courses with coursework in business administration, procurement, accounting or a related field.
• Pursuit of SCMP, CIPS or other related qualification is an asset.
• Degree or Diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management or another technical field

Work Experience

• Progressively responsible experience in Procurement for mining or related industry.
• Entry level candidates are welcome, however 2-3 years of experience in a Buyer role or related area is preferred.
• Extensive experience with the competitive bidding process, contract development and administration, resolution of contract issues and vendor negotiation.

Technical Skills

• Considerable knowledge of mining sector procurement regulations and legal risks.
• Proven ability to communicate courteously and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the Company, external agencies, and the general public.
• Proficiency in procurement processes.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Relevant product and market knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and high competency with supplier selection and evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet tight and demanding deadlines.
• Proficiency in using a computer and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to be sensitive to confidential information.

*Note: other combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Employment Environment:

• Most work is completed in the office or on a job site, however regular travel may be required, including but not limited to shift work in remote locations.
• The incumbent may need to relocate to other geographic office / site work locations, if necessary.
• The incumbent is exempt from overtime.