Purchasing Officer

About the role

The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Officer and is responsible for sourcing and selecting suitable suppliers and vendors, ensuring the timely procurement and receipt of goods and services, and managing purchasing activities in accordance with Northern Star Resources' procurement policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchasing agreements for goods and services with suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure all purchase orders comply with company policies and procurement procedures.
• Review purchasing policies and procedures, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Promote compliance with purchasing policies and procedures among supervisors and employees.
• Track, record, and report cost savings achieved through procurement initiatives.
• Support site operations by resolving supplier, purchase order, requisition, and goods or service delivery issues.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and purchase order queries.
• Maintain supplier performance, including pricing, product quality, service levels, and delivery schedules.
• Regularly review outstanding purchase orders and expediting activities to ensure timely receipt of goods and appropriate processing of returns.
• Build and maintain strong internal customer and supplier relationships to optimize procurement processes.
• Demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude while managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and resolving issues effectively.
• Travel to operational sites as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience in purchasing, materials control, procurement, or a related role within an industrial or mining environment.
• Advanced ERP system experience, preferably with Pronto.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and materials control processes.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

A vibrant and collaborative work environment where you can contribute to a high-performing and successful team.
A permanent position with an extended mine life, providing long-term career stability and job security.
A competitive remuneration package, including performance bonuses, comprehensive insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and paid leave.
Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities within a company that is committed to investing in its people.

Pay

Competitive remuneration package, including performance bonuses, comprehensive insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and paid leave.

Schedule & Environment

This position is based at our Fairbanks office and operates on a 4-days-on, 3-days-off roster, with shifts of up to 10 hours per day or longer as operational requirements dictate. The role may involve working in challenging environmental conditions, including extreme and rapidly changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise levels, fluctuating lighting conditions, and confined work areas.

Join the Northern Star Team

Northern Star offers outstanding opportunities for career progression and professional development within a growing global mining company. We provide a competitive remuneration package, performance incentives, and a comprehensive range of employee benefits. We are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate and are proud signatories to the Veterans' Employment Commitment. Northern Star values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that a workforce enriched by different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas drives innovation and operational excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.