Buyer

Application Deadline:

29 August 2025

Department:

Contracts & Procurement

Location:

Saskatoon

Description

The Buyer will support the procurement team by executing day to day purchasing activities. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this role encompasses administrative tasks such as vendor onboarding, supplier communication, issuing of Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP), creating purchase orders, and accounts payable (AP) and warehouse coordination. The Buyer will enhance procurement responsiveness and ensure business continuity in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

LOCATION

NexGen Energy Saskatoon Operations Office.

Priority area candidates will be considered for a hybrid/remote option.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

- Conduct material buying, including sourcing goods, day-to-day site-based purchasing activities, and obtaining price quotes in accordance with NexGen’s policies and procedures.

- Evaluate vendor quotes to identify the most desirable suppliers and validate that the correct goods are being offered.

- Issue Purchase Orders, confirm orders, and maintain follow-up communication.

- Expedite supplies to ensure proper and timely delivery.

- Resolve invoice issues with suppliers and NexGen’s Accounts Payable team.

- Coordinate shipments by communicating with NexGen warehouse personnel.

- Maintain positive and effective supplier relationships.

- Organize, update, and maintain the purchasing database.

- Collaborate with NexGen’s Indigenous Partners through the BON (Business Opportunity Notification) process.

- Develop and manage NexGen’s approved supplier list.

- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

REQUIRED

- Post-secondary education in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supply chain or procurement role.

- Demonstrable experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP.

- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Proficiency with productivity tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and presentation software.

- Effective communication with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Superior analytical and organizational skills.

PREFERRED

- Experience working in the mining/uranium industry.

- A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or another comparable designation.

Core Competencies

Communication

- Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.

- Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

- Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.

- Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

- Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.

- Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.

- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

- Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.

- Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

- Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.

- Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.

- Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

- Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.