Buyer

Buyer - (13666)

Description

**Improve the processes of today**
**Define the best practices of tomorrow**

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with mínimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

**Accessing Opportunities at Côté Gold**

**BUYER**

The Buyer purchases materials, goods, and associated services for all operations, maintenance, and support functions. They provide routine procurement support to the materials management department. The Buyer follows established policies, practices, and procedures when completing work assignments and performs evaluations based on local community impacts and development, overall cost, quality, service capability, availability, historical performance, and alternative supplier/contractor selection.

**Key Responsibilities**

Area 1:
Execute the purchasing requirements to achieve maximum value and strategic operating results.
- Conduct the procurement of goods requirements, aiming for the best total cost while meeting deadlines.
- Communicate with suppliers and monitor controls to give the best possible service to internal customers.
- Support the production departments and service in their problem-solving.
- Negotiate purchases of goods and associated services according to client needs.
- Analyze purchase requests for the best possible purchasing method, pricing, terms and conditions, quantity discounts, quality and service. Ability to execute an RFQ process through all stages from Specification to Purchase Order/Contract Execution.
- Conduct solicitations for certain goods, associated services or manufacturing.
- Review questionable invoices with vendors.
- Maintain good vendor and departmental relations.
- Answer questions and handle routine requests related to purchasing.
- Ensure established policies and procedures are followed and are in compliance with established methodologies and quality standards
- Work closely, with early involvement to assist the department with best purchasing practices, and strategic planning and scheduling. This may include updating a Sourcing Plan when required.
- Comply with established methodologies and quality standards related to Purchasing while at the same time recommending new or alternate approaches.
- Communicate with other Buyers within the Cote Mine Supply Chain Team and resources in the Global Supply Chain for information related to major goods purchases and agreement requirements.
- Work with and seek advice from senior team members on more complex situations.
- Assist with special projects in Purchasing and other duties as required.

Area 2:
Maintain records for the materials management department.
- Work with the computer purchase order system for the buying process.
- Maintain records for the materials management department
- Ensure records are accurate, produced on time, up to date and in the required format.
- Maintain reference materials in accordance with regulations and policies.
- Perform clerical functions such as data entry, typing, filing and other functions required to support the role.
- Responsible for maintaining supplier catalogs and information from suppliers. Research alternate vendor sources and monitor pricing to ensure cost controls.

Area 3:
Work collaboratively with others to deliver innovative continuous improvement opportunities.
- Seek and implement best-in-class practices.
- Propose new methods to meet challenges of supply chain.
- Keep abreast of trends in supply chain and impart to Cote Gold.
- Provide new approaches, methods or policies to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.
- Continuously seek to improve technical knowledge and skills.
- Conduct research and benchmarking to support decision-making and improve processes, technologies and methodologies used for supply chain.

Qualifications

**Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves**

minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents
- Post-secondary education in commerce, business administration or a related field is required.

Work experience - Nature & Length
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Previous experience with the preparation of requests for quotations and quotation analysis.
- Previous experience with Oracle ERP system is an asset.

Additional qualifications - Competency requirements
- General knowledge of computerized purchase order systems and tracking wi