Buyer

Core Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for mining and drilling equipment, construction materials, parts, and consumables.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules even in uncertain supply chain environments.
• Monitor and manage lead times to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance and finance to forecast upcoming needs, understand project timelines, and align purchasing plans accordingly.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness, and drive continuous improvement in vendor performance.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, supplier performance and order expediting.
• Stay informed about trade strikes, shipping delays, and other external factors that could affect deliveries.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements as applicable to site operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, capable of working with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with preparation of scopes of supply, issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs), comparing quotations, awarding purchase orders and contracts, negotiating terms and conditions.

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
• Strong computer skills, specifically with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• 4Site Enterprise Management System experience a plus.
• Highly accurate, strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary.
• Able to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based procurement work, but may require site visits (warehouse, yard, field) to coordinate deliveries, review equipment and engage with vendors on-site.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. when needed (e.g., inspect parts, coordinate shipments).
• Must comply with site health, safety and environmental policies, wear required PPE, and operate within a mining / industrial environment.
• Flexible to respond to supply delays, urgent orders or evolving operational needs.