Buyer

Job Description

Buyer

Ref.: 26496

Support goal to meet and exceed Corporate metrics related to savings and procure-to-pay metrics. Administers purchasing activities for Newmont mine site to facilitate supporting Operations needs for goods and services; coordinate with offshore team.Facilitate sourcing strategy and activities in Newmont’s for lower dollar/risk services and goods (ex. Office Services, Lab Supplies/Equipment) in order to maximize the value derived from indirect spend and meet end user’s needs.Timely procurement of goods and services utilizing standardized procurement processes and policies.Utilize SAP/Ariba to facilitate streamlined procurement of goods and services.

Essential Duties:

• Support goal to meet and exceed Corporate metrics related to savings and procure-to-pay metrics
• Administers purchasing activities for Newmont mine site to facilitate supporting Operations needs for goods and services; coordinate with offshore team.
• Facilitate sourcing strategy and activities in Newmont’s for lower dollar/risk services and goods (ex. Office Services, Lab Supplies/Equipment) in order to maximize the value derived from indirect spend and meet end user’s needs.
• Timely procurement of goods and services utilizing standardized procurement processes and policies.
• Utilize SAP/Ariba to facilitate streamlined procurement of goods and services.
• Utilize catalog system or facilitate non-catalog procurement of supplies, equipment, services
• Collaborate with suppliers, end users and AP to perform support on mismatch resolution of services and goods invoices, thereby driving to metrics compliance.
• Inventory management to ensure compliance to governmental regulations (including hazardous material)
• Working with Contracts Administrators, help drive more spend to OA, meet procure-topay metrics, and PR to PO cycle time—conduct analytics on KPI’s.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to define requirements in order to meet the needs of the company in terms of total cost, quality, service and delivery. Assist end users in planning for upcoming purchases.
• Facilitate three bids and a buy process to ensure user is getting the best value based on business needs.
• Ensure contracts contain appropriate Service Level Agreements to facilitate effective supplier management.
• Ensures governance and standardization of procurement with preferred suppliers.
• Works directly with Newmont Legal in terms of PO/SO terms and use of the appropriate Newmont (contracting) legal entity. Ensure practices are compliant with Internal Audit control requirements.
• Document, communicate and promote use of processes and tools; continually refine processes and tools and encourage adoption of best practices.
• Support and proactively drive the company’s safety culture by ensuring all suppliers at least comply to the appropriate standards and regulations

Training and Experience:

• Post secondary education preferably degree, PMAC certification or related course and experience Minimum 3 years experience in Buyer role, sourcing and contracts administration.
• Understanding of regulations governing shipping/ordering of hazardous materials.
• Experience in mining or other relevant industries a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to influence others.

Working Conditions:

• The position can be located at the mine site or as remote role with occasional trips to the mine site. Lots of virtual meetings with site end users, Procurement and Logistics Coordinator, and offshore Procurement team.

Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company’s Web site at www.newmont.com no later than November 30, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This position is based at Newmont’s Eleonore mine site, which is a fly-in/fly-out operation. Pursuant to the Government of Canada’s vaccine requirement for travel, COVID-19 vaccination is required for all travelers departing from Canadian airports, which includes flights to/from Newmont’s Eleonore mine site, subject only to some very limited exemptions. Accordingly, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a declaration confirming that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or confirming that you have an exemption from the Government of Canada’s vaccine requirement for travel, prior to your anticipated start date. Further, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you may also be required to provide proof of vaccination or exemption status prior to your anticipated start date, or at a later date upon Newmont’s request.