Buyer

The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.

Position

Buyer, Edmonton

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Team Lead, Purchasing, this position will be based in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods, materials, components, and services ensuring they meet specified quality and delivery targets.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Prioritize purchase requests according to project requirements to ensure timely procurement.
• Track, expedite and arrange shipping for incoming materials.
• Process purchases orders and revisions promptly, monitor open orders, expedite overdue orders, and ensure timely delivery and compliance with purchase terms.
• Source appropriate suppliers using various methods and analyze quotes based on quality, price, freight mode, and delivery time.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to secure the best deals for the company.
• Act as an intermediary between suppliers, end users, and other relevant departments. Communicate purchase order status to end users and senior management.
• Validate and reconcile shipping and payment documents, resolve billing issues, and maintain tracking and reporting systems. Support ERP system operations/enhancements and other improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to B2Gold Nunavut's Health and Safety standards, Company policies, and department rules and procedures.

Desired Competencies and Requirements

• Five (5) years of purchasing, expediting, contracts and/or procurement with at least 2 years' experience as a Buyer in mining (preferred), oil & gas, construction, or heavy industry required.
• Post-secondary diploma or higher in procurement, supply chain, business, commerce, or related required. Possession of SCMP, CSCP or equivalent Supply Chain professional qualification or studying towards it is an asset.
• Parts technician certification is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, strong time management and organizational skills, and a commitment to meeting deadlines and receiving orders on time.
• Proficient/Expert level in Excel. Strong experience with SAP or any other ERP systems and the ability to support system improvement initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

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 November 19th, 2025, 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.