[Hiring] Buyer @Gold Fields Windfall

Role Description

The Buyer ensures the execution of procurement activities to support site operations, reporting to the Purchasing and Warehouse Superintendent. Responsibilities include:

• Comply with procurement policies, processes, and procedures;
• Purchase goods, equipment, and services;
• Meet with suppliers;
• Negotiate with suppliers (in French and English);
• Conduct total cost of ownership analyses;
• Develop various business case scenarios with departments involved in procurement;
• Define various procurement strategies;
• Identify new sources of supply;
• Create key performance indicators;
• Optimize transportation management in collaboration with warehouse supervisors;
• Collaborate on the inventory counting process;
• Create PowerPoint presentations;
• Participate in inventory optimization;
• Conduct audits (internal and external);
• Resolve invoice issues in collaboration with Accounts Payable and the requesting departments;
• Participate in the bidding process;
• Participate in continuous improvement projects;
• Manage the entire purchase order cycle, including creation, tracking, and closure;
• Comply at all times with health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations;
• Assist requesters as needed;
• Perform any other tasks related to the buyer position that are relevant to the project's success.

Qualifications

• Hold a DEC in administration; a combination of experience and education may also be considered;
• Have 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• In-depth knowledge of Incoterms;
• Knowledge of the mining industry (an asset);
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• Bilingualism (French and English). Will be required to work with English-speaking suppliers.

Requirements

• Ability to adapt to changes in IT systems;
• Solid knowledge of procurement processes and best practices in an operational environment;
• Knowledge of SAP (a plus);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Benefits

• Position based remotely or at the Montreal office, on a 5-2 schedule, with occasional visits to the site;
• Transportation, lodging, and meals are provided during travel.