Site Buyer

Dumas Contracting USA Inc; Elk Creek (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumas Contracting Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement at one of our project sites in the United States. You will source materials, manage inventories, and coordinate quotations to optimize pricing and delivery terms.

The role requires five years of Buyer experience, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings/weekends as needed. This is a full-time position supporting a fast-paced mining project environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year college diploma in Business or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a Buyer position.
• Knowledge of mine materials, equipment and maintenance parts.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, inventory management, and budgetary practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the core values, vision and Code of Conduct of Dumas Contracting Ltd.
• Be responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities at site.
• Analyze purchasing requirements to obtain favorable pricing, delivery times and terms for regular purchases and blanket orders.
• Coordinate procurement activities and obtain competitive quotations for direct-charge items and materials.
• Coordinate requests for quotations related to inventory contracts.
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing or examining items.
• Estimate values based on knowledge of current market pricing.
• Determine the appropriate procurement method, including direct purchase or competitive bid.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within established budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Review orders to determine the product types and quantities required to meet operational demand.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Inventory management

Budgeting

Communication

Independence

Scheduling

Mine materials knowledge

Education

Two-year college diploma in Business

Job description

Description

Dumas is a leading full-service mining contractor operating in the Americas. The company’s client list includes some of the world’s largest and most respected mining companies.

Dumas is the contractor of choice for the most technically challenging underground projects, including mine construction, full-scale mine development, production mining, mine services and engineering.

Dumas seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement activities at one of our Project Sites. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, parts, supplies and equipment in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing, managing, tracking, and monitoring inventories for raw materials, parts, etc. for the project.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Two-year college diploma in Business or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a Buyer position.
• Knowledge of mine materials, equipment and maintenance parts.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, inventory management, and budgetary practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required.

Key Attributes:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Complex Problem-Solving – Identifying complex problems, reviewing related information, evaluating options and implementing effective solutions.
• Judgment and Decision-Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to select the most appropriate course of action.
• Oral and Written Communication – Demonstrating strong verbal communication and written comprehension skills.
• Customer Service Orientation – Actively and continuously seeking ways to assist personnel and clients.
• Independence – Working effectively with minimal supervision.
• Organization – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Relationship-Building – Developing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships.
• Stress Tolerance – Remaining calm and effective in high-pressure situations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement and Purchasing

• Demonstrate the core values, vision and Code of Conduct of Dumas Contracting Ltd.
• Be responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities at site.
• Analyze purchasing requirements to obtain favorable pricing, delivery times and terms for regular purchases and blanket orders.
• Coordinate procurement activities and obtain competitive quotations for direct-charge items and materials.
• Coordinate requests for quotations related to inventory contracts.
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing or examining items.
• Estimate values based on knowledge of current market pricing.
• Determine the appropriate procurement method, including direct purchase or competitive bid.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within established budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Review orders to determine the product types and quantities required to meet operational demand.

Contracts and Vendor Management

• Prepare supply and service contract documents for review by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support departments in preparing estimates by contacting vendors to obtain budgetary pricing for equipment and materials.
• Work with inspection or Quality Assurance/Quality Control personnel, users, vendors and other stakeholders to address defective or unacceptable goods or services, determine the source of the issue and implement corrective action.

Records, Inventory and Reporting

• Maintain accurate manual and computerized procurement records, including purchased items and services, costs, delivery information, product quality and performance, and inventory levels.
• Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting information to the company or government agencies as required.
• Prepare various reports for the Supply Chain Manager.

Operational Support

• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Work evenings and weekends when required.

Dumas Contracting Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We really appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.