New Gold Inc.

Project Buyer (Temp)

By New Gold Inc.

Dead Line: May 13, 2022

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hours shift
Duration: This temporary opportunity is projected until June 3, 2022.
Position Reports To: Supply Chain Lead
 
Position Overview: As an integral part of New Gold’s Project Procurement team, the Project Buyer will provide support to the Capital Projects group. The successful candidate is an experienced individual who is familiar with the acquisition of goods and services, strategic sourcing, negotiating terms and conditions with Suppliers, and competitive bidding.
 
This position will be responsible for coordinating and consulting on the Project with numerous personnel including the Project Manager, Supply Chain Lead, the Construction Manager, and the Projects Accountant.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
  • Daily acquisition of goods and services including issuing Request for Quotations and issuing Purchase Orders;
  • Drafting and issuing Change Orders for goods and services;
  • Supporting the evaluation and contract award process;
  • Participating in negotiations with Suppliers on terms and conditions;
  • Running expediting meetings with key suppliers including taking minutes;
  • Liaise between engineering consultants, contractors, site operations and technical personnel;
  • Maintenance of contract tracking and other reporting tools;
  • Working with the Project Team on invoice approvals and accruals;
  • Initiating and implementing cost savings and cost avoidance. 
 
Qualifications
 
  • Post-Secondary degree or courses specific to the Supply Chain Management is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a buyer or contract administrator role, preferably in the mining or construction industry.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven Team player.
  • Solid understanding of the RFP/RFQ process.
  • Ability to handle large volume of work and multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Good MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills.
  • SAP and SharePoint experience preferred.
 
Other Requirements
 
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
 
  • Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
  • Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
  • Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
  • Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
 
Compensation
 
A competitive salary, performance bonus plan and benefits will be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. 
 
 

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