Senior Buyer

Skeena Resources Limited; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement processes for projects. The role involves developing purchasing strategies, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely acquisition of materials. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mining procurement and strong negotiation skills. This office-based position may offer hybrid arrangements and requires occasional travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of mining specific buyer experience required.
• Proven experience in procurement or buying roles on mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing procedures with the procurement team.
• Evaluate quotes from vendors and negotiate fair terms.
• Assist project managers in purchasing and negotiation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

College Diploma in procurement

Operations management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

Job Title : Senior Buyer

Reporting to the Project and Engineering Director or their designate, the Senior Buyer will contribute to all aspects of Skeena’s procurement processes ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services required the company’s projects. This role will collaborate closely with the organization’s engineering and on-site teams as well as external vendors.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :

Procurement Strategy & Process Development

Develop and implement purchasing procedures with the existing procurement team and other departments.

Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing issues, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Identify, analyze, and select suppliers for project materials and services.

Evaluate quotes from vendors, suppliers, and contractors and negotiate fair terms and rates for the company.

Create a qualified vendor register and ensure all correspondences with vendors are recorded in an organized manner.

Create and present RFI, RFP, and RFQ packages to vendors, suppliers, and contractors; invite tenders, evaluate, and verify best options.

Purchasing & Procurement Operations

Assist project and operations managers in the purchasing and negotiation of equipment, materials, products, and services.

Purchase materials and supplies at competitive prices, considering quality, suitability, time restraints, and requirements.

Execute and demonstrate a strong understanding of site usage and demand levels.

Use supplier pricing files and internal communication systems to ensure pricing is accurate.

Compliance & Documentation

Review and analyze all procurement and inventory-related documents for accuracy and completion.

Acquire the materials and services required for the project in a timely manner; create and enter purchase orders into ERP, evaluate and correct vendor performance.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Develop a professional and ethical relationship with business clients, both internal and external.

Demonstrate social awareness, commitment, and compliance with Skeena Resources' opportunity-sharing agreements, always showing socially responsible behavior with the community and the company.

Other Responsibilities

All other duties related to the role, as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate :

• College Diploma in procurement, administration, operations management, logistics, engineering, finance or a combination of training and equivalent experience is desired.
• Must be very comfortable with the use of computerized solutions, including the ability to produce reports and other documents with the Microsoft Office suite and ERP.
• Familiarity with relevant BC and federal legislation and regulations.

Required Skills / Experience :

• Minimum 6 years of mining specific buyer experience is required.
• Proven experience in procurement or buying roles on mining projects or mining operations.
• Knowledge of mining industry materials, equipment, and suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Familiarity with safety and quality standards in mining.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Work Location

• This is an office-based job, in Skeena’s Corporate office located in Vancouver, BC, on a Monday to Friday schedule. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
• This job may require the incumbent to be able to work away from home occasionally and to be able to travel to different work locations or events outside of regular office hours as well as traveling to Skeena’s remote project sites and collaborate with internal and external parties.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is CA$90,000 - CA$140,000, in line with the competitive job market for such roles carried out in British Columbia. Salary ranges are guidelines and any job offer received by a candidate will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant education, training, and / or experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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