Gold Fields

Acheteur(se) stratégique / Strategic buyer

LocationMontréal, QC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.


Join the Windfall adventure!


Reporting to the Senior Strategic Buyer, the Strategic Buyer is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and monitoring all activities related to managing calls for tenders and tracking ongoing contractual commitments.

He/she will work from the Montreal office and from home, on a 5-2 work schedule. He/she may be required to travel to the exploration site.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan strategic sourcing needs with requisitioners and immediate supervisor;
Develop and implement strategies to achieve cost reduction targets;
Gather the necessary paperwork for tender calls with departments;
Take responsibility for the tenders assigned to you by your supervisor;
Identify new sources of supply to reduce risks;
Prequalify bidders;
Organize and attend meetings with departments and suppliers;
Negotiate with bidders;
Work closely with departments to conduct analyses;
Prepare Powerpoint presentations;
Draft recommendations for management;
Manage the contract signature process;
Ensure that the register of contractual obligations in force is kept up-to-date;
Follow all norms, regulations, standards, codes and laws in force at Gold Fields;
Keep work place organized, clean and safe;
Treating stakeholders with respect;
At the request of his immediate supervisor, could be asked to issue purchase orders;
Perform any other tasks related to the strategic buyer position that are relevant to the success of the project.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma in administration or combination of experience and education may be considered;
5 years experience in a similar position;
Excellent understanding of the mining industry;
A valid class 5 driver's license;
Bilingual (French and English). Will have to work with English-speaking suppliers. French is the first language at work. The strategic buyer will have to create some contracts in English.



TECHNICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with IT systems;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access);
Knowledge of SAP software (an asset);
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro.



BASIC SKILLS

Excellent teamwork skills and ability to develop harmonious relationships with colleagues and suppliers;
Great ability to plan and organize work and manage priorities;
Good written and verbal communication skills;
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Professional ethics;
Good stress management and self-control.


Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.

If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.


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