Specialist, Procurement

Burgundy Diamond; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgundy Diamond Mines is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a seven-month fixed term contract at the Ekati mine site. The successful candidate will be responsible for timely operational procurement and supporting internal customers while ensuring high satisfaction levels. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, analytical ability, and procurement experience, preferably in mining. Opportunities for development and a supportive work environment are provided, along with accommodations and meals onsite.

Benefits

On-site accommodations

Meals provided

Access to gym and recreation facilities

Leadership training and apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous procurement experience in a mining or industrial setting preferred.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation considered an asset.
• Experience with mobile mining equipment parts advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional purchasing and issue Request for Quotations.
• Negotiate discounts and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and provide procurement support.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Post-Secondary education in a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

As a member of the Supply Chain Team, reporting to the Manager, SCM Procurement, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring operational procurement of goods in a timely manner.

The Procurement Specialist will assist internal customers with understanding and following procurement processes and policies and apply effective supply management and sourcing techniques. The successful candidate will integrate and support the Ekati Procurement processes while maintaining a high degree of internal customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be a detail oriented, self-motivated professional, with superior communication and customer service skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers. They will also have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy and, most importantly, be a strong team player.

This position is a seven-month fixed term contract working two (2) weeks on, two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Transactional purchasing including processing Purchase Requisitions, issuing Request for Quotations, and creating, maintaining, and expediting Purchase Orders.
• Perform the appropriate checks in line with Plan to Pay requirements before proceeding with a purchase.
• Provides a high level of procurement support to maintenance and operations. Includes a strong working knowledge of the plant’s requirements.
• Follow-up on outstanding Purchase Requisitions to ensure requirements and/or alternatives are identified and procured in a timely manner.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery and provide daily updates on all urgent site-based requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve any issues and discrepancies.
• Relationship building - meet regularly with key stakeholders (end users, Warehouse, etc.).
• Assist internal customers with compliance to Procurement procedures and drive process governance.
• Drive costs down by negotiating discounts and delivery terms and issuing multiple RFQs to different suppliers.
• Promote a cost-conscious culture throughout the business.
• Work with the Inventory Analysts to support the replenishment process.
• Participate in the inventory optimization program and support business in reducing obsolete and surplus inventory.
• Supporting the transactional requirement of the returning of surplus of obsolete inventory.
• Support with any urgent material master creation requests during weekends.
• Support and ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environment, and Company policies.
• Take initiative and be proactive in completing Purchasing team tasks.
• Meeting KPIs set by the business, supporting business in reaching department and business goals
• Other supply chain related duties and special projects, as assigned including but not limited to supporting the annual Winter Road program.

Education/Experience

• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline (i.e. Business, Finance, etc.).
• Previous procurement experience, preferably in a mining or industrial setting.
• Previous procurement experience for mobile miningequipment parts would be considered as an advantage.
• Experience purchasing spare components for heavy mobile mining equipment would be an asset.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation would be considered an asset.
• Experience with SAP would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with key office software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience working in the mining industry, northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment is preferred.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visitwww.burgundydiamonds.comto apply and to learn more about our operations.

Closing Date:This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.