Buyer
Job No:
10483
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta
The Company
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.
Position
Buyer, Edmonton
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Supervisor Purchasing, this position is based in Edmonton, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the purchasing of equipment, materials, and site needs as requested;
- Liaise with external stakeholders to expedite and process shipping releases and search for potential suppliers and negotiate terms and conditions of purchases. Expedite vendor data and material delivery, and follow up with vendors to provide updates as necessary;
- Create, commit, and issue purchase orders (PO’S) and maintain required documentation to monitor supplier performance and conformance to commercial terms. Evaluate and process changes to purchase orders and processing as per DOA’s;
- Carry out and document rigorous control of all costs related to the project materials requested and report anomalies to supervisor;
- Maintain and update procurement status report(s)and Purchase Orders (PO’S) systems and seek areas of improvement;
- Daily updates to Project Development teams on the outstanding Purchase Orders (PO’s), expediting and work with vendors to solve the delivery delays;
- Ensure the financial paperwork and invoices are submitted for payment in a timely manner and work with the suppliers and finance / project control teams on resolving the billing problems;
- Support warehouse and logistics personnel with obtaining the packing lists, shipment notifications and resolving any discrepancies that might cause delays in payments to the vendors and warehouse receiving; and
- Comply with B2Gold Nunavut’s procurement policies and site procedures during the process of shipping and receiving materials.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
- Five (5) years of purchasing, expediting, contracts and/or procurement with at least 2 years experience as a construction Buyer in mining (preferred), construction, or heavy industry required;
- Possession of SCMP or studying towards a Supply Chain professional qualification and post-secondary diploma or higher in procurement, supply chain, commerce, or related required;
- Parts technician certification is an asset;
- Excellent vendor communication skills, strong time management skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines and receiving critical orders on time; and
- Experience with Microsoft Suite and procurement software considered an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting annual salary for this role is $100,000.00.
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST May 3rd, 2024, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.