Purchaser

Origin Mining Company, LLC; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Mining Company, LLC seeks a Purchaser to source and procure equipment, materials, and services required to support mining operations. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining cost efficiency and quality in line with the company's supply chain policy.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of procurement experience in heavy industry, strong ERP and MS Office skills, and a disciplined, ethical approach to vendor management and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or procurement or related field.
• 2+ years of procurement experience, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with mining equipment and industry-specific requirements is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure equipment, materials, and services to support Company activities.
• Negotiate pricing, and terms with suppliers based on technical requirements to achieve best economic outcomes.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services to meet Company schedules.
• Collaborate with Company staff to optimize delivery timing and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate, complete ERP records and use ERP for forecasting, order entry and tracking.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure quality, timeliness and reliability.
• Monitor procurement metrics, including value obtained and vendor performance.

Skills

Procurement processes

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in business or procurement

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:;

The Purchaseris responsible forsourcing,procuring, and managing the supply of goods and servicesrequiredto supportCompanyoperations. This role ensures thetimelydelivery of materials, equipment, and services whilemaintainingcostefficiencyandquality standardswhile aligning with the Supply Chain Policy.

The role reports to the Logistics Superintendentandcoordinateswith all departments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement practices, and the unique demands of the mining industryand act ethically and in the best interests of the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Management:
  
  
  
  • Source andprocureequipment, materials, and servicesto support Company activities.
  
  
  • Negotiate pricing, and terms with suppliersbased upon technical requirements provided by End Usersto achieve the best economic outcomes for the Company.
  
  
  • Ensuretimelydelivery of materials,equipmentand servicesto meetCompanyschedules.
  
  
  • Collaborate withCompany stafftooptimizedelivery timingand inventory management.
  
  
  • Monitor andmaintaininventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
  
  
  • Maintainaccurate,completeand up to date records in the Company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)system
  
  
  • Utilize the ERP functionality to assist with forecasting demand, order entry and tracking, report generationand etc.
  
  
  
  


• Vendor Management:
  
  
  
  • Identifyandprepareevaluations ofpotential suppliers to ensure quality,timelinessand reliability.
  
  
  • Conduct periodic vendor reviews to assess performance and compliance with contracts/agreementsand Company expectations; to occur at least quarterly for primary suppliers.
  
  
  • Take a long-term viewwith strategic suppliers for key commodities.
  
  
  
  


• Compliance and Documentation:
  
  
  
  • Ensure compliance withCompany policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
  
  
  • Utilize the ERP system tomaintainaccuraterecords of purchase ordersandsupporting documentation.
  
  
  • Ensure that all Vendor agreements aremaintainedintheassigned location and following file/folder naming conventions on theCompany’s server
  
  
  • Monitor and report on procurement metrics, includingvalue obtained (cost and quality metrics)andvendorperformance.
  
  
  
  


• Obtain Best Value:
  
  
  
  • Monitormarkettoidentifyopportunitiesto enhance value to the Company.
  
  
  • Mitigate risks bymaintaining a database of alternate supply sourcesanddevelopcontingency plans.
  
  
  • Maintain market awareness toanticipateand recommend actions to minimizesupply chain disruptions.
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in business or recognized designationin Procurement Management,ora relatedfield.


• 2+ years of experience inprocurement,preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector.


• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.


• Familiarity with mining equipment, materials, and industry-specific requirements is highly desirable.


• Proficiencyin enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment witha strongattention to detail.

Key Competencies:

• Willing and able to adapt and learn


• Self-starter


• Effective time management and prioritization abilities


• Team-oriented with the ability toeffectively communicate andcollaborate across departments


• Commitment to ethical procurement practices and integrity