Buyer

ABOUT US:

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positions along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Buyer will work with key stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, and scopes of work (SOW). This is an integral role responsible for demand planning, category strategies and contracts negotiation. As this is a start-up operation, the successful candidate must have a strong focus on building mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all aspects of procurement processes in a cross functional role including vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Develop, implement, and manage contracts and service level agreements for the procurement of goods, services, and leases.
• Identify opportunities for operational and procurement process improvement. Research, develop, and implement innovative tools and techniques.
• Act as liaison with participating departments for procurement and contract management as well as attend meetings involving daily procurement organization.
• Develop and foster successful, long-term business relationships and ongoing process improvements with key suppliers.
• Review non-contracted purchases to identify opportunities for standardization, contracting and cost reduction.
• Facilitate the approval, prioritization, and sourcing process for approved capital items.
• Perform bid activity for sensitive/highly visible complex bids and cost analysis reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management considered an asset.
• G Class Driver’s License (Required).
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience successfully utilizing templates, tools and processes such as RFP’s, RFQ’s, and RFI’s.Mining industry experience desired.
• SCMP or PMP designation would be an asset.
• Mining industry experience desired.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a project team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Redstone Mill, which is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a schedule of 5 days on and 2 off, 8-hour days.
• Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.