Buyer

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 minimal 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.

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Buyer (6 Months Contract)

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 Areas of Responsibility & Duties:

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.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations

Maintain a cooperative interest in the health and safety of yourself, your fellow workers and local communities. Wear PPE at all times if in production environments. Be alert and observe, correct and report unsafe conditions. Follow operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements. Ensure that work areas are in compliance with all of IAMGOLD’s Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Acts in the applicable jurisdiction. Intervene as necessary, to ensure the safety of others in the workplace. Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example.

Scope of Responsibility & Complexity

• Works independently under general direction.
• Outcomes are reviewed in terms of adherence to general policies, accuracy of methods, and general efficiency.
• Ensures quality standards are upheld in their field of specialization.
• Work may have a significant impact on the responsiveness of support, speed, or effectiveness of decision making.
• Work is complex involving straightforward problems or studies and performed under limited direction.
• Problem resolution is within established guidelines and procedures, requiring the use of judgment to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given situation.
• Seeks assistance from others when dealing with unfamiliar or problem situations.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

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 with good data processing skills.
• General knowledge of materials management, logistics, transportation, and governmental regulations related to material shipments.
• General knowledge of mechanical and chemical principles and terminology.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Excellent organizational skill and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Advanced analytical skills. Advanced computer skills.
• Advanced negotiation skills.