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Newmont data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Buyer in United States
data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Buyer
Date: May 1, 2024
Location:
Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7B 6S8
Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Musselwhite is A fly-in, fly‑out operation on the southern shore of Opapimiskan Lake, located about 480 kilometers (km) north of Thunder Bay in Northwest Ontario. A place where we promote fairness, equity, and non-discrimination through policies and practices that provide equal opportunities for all employees.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Location
Musselwhite
Purpose
Support goal to meet and exceed Corporate metrics related to savings and procure-to-pay metrics
Administers purchasing activities for Newmont mine site to facilitate supporting Operations needs for goods and services; coordinate with offshore team.
Facilitate sourcing strategy and activities in Newmont’s for lower dollar/risk services and goods (ex. Office Services, Lab Supplies/Equipment) in order to maximize the value derived from indirect spend and meet end user’s needs.
Timely procurement of goods and services utilizing standardized procurement processes and policies.
Responsibilities
Work with Site Sourcing Coordinator on site based strategic sourcing initiatives. Preparing RFx documents, collaborating with end users on scope development, working on clarifications with bidders, arranging required site visits, preparing bid analysis sheets, distribute recommendations to award.
Work with the Global and Regional category management teams, providing them information and specifications that will allow them to source common items across the globe that allows us to use the most spend leverage we can.
Utilize SAP/Ariba to facilitate streamlined procurement of goods and services.
Utilize catalog system or facilitate non-catalog procurement of supplies, equipment, services
Collaborate with suppliers, end users and AP to perform support on mismatch resolution of services and goods invoices, thereby driving to metrics compliance.
Inventory management to ensure compliance to governmental regulations (including hazardous material)
Assist in managing the repairable PR’s to PO process as required.
Gain an understanding of the site logistic requirements and support as required. This will require knowledge around domestic and international shipping. Will need to know incoterms, customs clearing practices, freight arrangements from suppliers in Australia, Africa, China, India Mexico and the USA
Working with Contracts Administrators, help drive more spend to Outline agreements, meet procure-to-pay metrics, and PR to PO cycle time—conduct analytics on KPI’s.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or Management is preferred but not required. Other post secondary degrees would be considered
Minimum 3 years experience in Buyer role, sourcing and contracts administration.
Understanding of regulations governing shipping/ordering of hazardous materials.
Experience in mining or other relevant industries a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to influence others.
Working Conditions
The position is located at the Musselwhite Mine site. It is scheduled as a 4 day in 3 day out rotation. Home base for the flights is Thunder Bay.
Lots of virtual meetings with site end users, Procurement and Logistics Coordinator, and offshore Procurement team.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.