Purchaser

SSR Mining Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Purchaser at the Seabee Gold Operation, the only gold-producing facility in Saskatchewan. This role involves managing procurement actions for labor, equipment, and materials, ensuring timely deliveries, and optimizing purchasing functions. With a commitment to safety and sustainability, you'll be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and innovation. If you have a passion for procurement and want to contribute to a positive legacy in local communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related purchasing experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day actions with supply chain vendors.
• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Track purchase orders and resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

ERP familiarity (preferably SAP)

Education

Diploma in Supply chain, business, commerce or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM: poised for growth and delivering excellence in all that we do.

We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.

Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a constant.

At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Seabee Gold Operation is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers, support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Seabee Gold Operation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation is hiring for a Purchaser.

About Your New Role

Reporting to the Superintendent, Supply Chain, the Purchaser will be responsible for tactical procurement actions related to purchase of all labor, equipment, materials and services needed for the Seabee site. They will ensure the timely placement and follow up of purchase order deliveries to ensure effective flow of goods and services to the mine site to meet end user requirements and maintain stock inventory levels.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day actions with supply chain vendors for materials, equipment, or supplies.
• Conduct sourcing and obtain quotations as required for site needs (periodic or real-time).
• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders following the appropriate sourcing strategy.
• Follow up delivery of issued purchase orders and track back orders until full delivery.
• Track, expedite purchase orders, manage delays in lead time, and communicate with end users.
• Facilitate supplier payments and resolve invoice issues with AP finance, suppliers and end users.
• Identify issues with issued purchase orders and collaborate with the site team to resolve them, especially concerning price changes, discontinued, updated and long lead time materials.
• Review open Purchase Orders and execute actions to close redundant transactions.
• Optimize the purchasing function through actions to improve cost, delivery, and quality.
• Provide insights into appropriate suppliers for parts and services to support sourcing strategies.
• Execute all actions required to maintain vendor information and established sourcing strategies up to date in SAP including Fixed pricing agreements and contracts.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel to deal with inventory-related issues such as stock outs, incorrect deliveries or damaged items.
• Conduct all actions in line with SSR Mining procurement policies and procedures.
  
  

Your Knowledge And Skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel, and other computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Handle multiple priorities with high level of accuracy.
• Work independently and within a team environment.
• Function effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Maintain utmost professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with purchasing processes using an ERP (preferably SAP)
  
  

Your Education And Experience

• Diploma in Supply chain, business, commerce or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience of related purchasing experience.
  
  

About Our Working Conditions

This position has a schedule of 4 days on, 3 days off at our remote camp with the possibility of unscheduled overtime required on occasion. You will be required to fly in fly out of the site on designated days from a pick-up point in either Saskatoon, Prince Albert or La Ronge.

Our Stipulations

This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.

This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.