New Gold Inc.

Senior Procurement Specialist - Flights & Camp Provided

Emo, ON

full time

On-site

Mining

About This Job

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

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A stimulating values-based work environment

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A culture of collaboration and inclusion

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Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders

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Career development opportunities

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A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement

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A competitive total compensation program

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A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

About The Role Schedule:

Shift 14 days in /14 days off - 12-hour per day

Position Reports To:

Procurement & Contract Supervisor

Position Overview

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for identifying, implementing and monitoring strategic sourcing in order to create value, realize cost savings and ensure compliance across site. This position is responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services for New Gold, many of which are highly technical and require the application of complex procurement standards and procedures, including negotiation.

The Senior Procurement Specialist prepares detailed bid specifications, requests for quotations for commodities and services, requests for proposals for commodities and services, and purchase orders, as requested by New Gold departments and will present the summarized findings to the respective departments and management for review and selection. The Senior Procurement Specialist employs advanced critical thinking and writing skills in the development and evaluation of the more complex requests for proposals for commodities and services.

In collaboration with New Gold departments, the Senior Procurement Specialist identifies varied sources of commodities and services, evaluates bids, awards contracts and purchase orders, develops standards for new products or services, maintains contact with vendors, and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices. The Senior Procurement Specialist expedites the ordering and delivery process for commodities or services and assures invoice payment by monitoring the process from initiation of a purchase order through the receipt of the goods or services and billing from the vendor or supplier.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports; however, the Senior Procurement Specialist is an integral member of the procurement team and collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

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To achieve the best overall value when procuring goods and services while balancing quality, reliability, price and delivery costs and risks.

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Sourcing and purchasing materials as required, negotiate effectively with suppliers to obtain best value.

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Responsible to manage IBA commitments and foster good relationship with local communities.

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Purchase capital equipment for the mine as identified by the Supply Chain Manager.

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Analyze and forecast industry supply and demand trends to support the development and implementation of effective sourcing for the mine

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Develop and implement vendor qualification and evaluation criteria including vendor certification and vendor performance metrics.

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Assist in procurement projects and programs to achieve business goals and continuous improvement process.

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Resolve Account Payable issues and purchasing problems between departments and suppliers.

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Manage purchase orders through to close out and resolve any associated queries on a timely basis.

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Maintain strong communications links and good working relationships with all customers and interfacing departments assisting others to meet the business objectives.

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Follow standard purchasing operating procedures and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

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Remain objective in all procurement activities and ensure transparency and a high degree of professionalism and ethical conduct at all times.

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Lead investigations into Procurement issues that arise with the goal of identifying root causes and correcting for future purchasing.

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Assist Vendors and Suppliers in advising on all internal procedures needed to successfully deliver to site (ISNet, Hazardous Goods processes, getting setup with Accounts payable, etc)

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Mentor and assist procurement team members to increase overall team knowledge and departmental efficiency.

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Manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers to ensure business needs are met, while addressing challenges and identifying improvement opportunities.

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Work closely with Procurement Supervisor to align on departmental KPI’s and procurement activities and prioritizing work efforts.

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Complete all tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Procurement Supervisor, Superintendent or Manager.

Qualifications

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Post-Secondary degree or courses specific to Supply Chain Management

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Min 5 years of experience in Senior Procurement position is required and experience within the mining industry is considered an asset.

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Strong computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential.

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Experience working in Ariba is an asset

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SAP 4HANA experience essential.

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Demonstrated strong organizational, time management skills and self motivated individual.

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Ability to forge relationships both internally within different departments and externally with suppliers.

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Ability to prioritize tasks and works well under pressure.

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Independent thinker capable of taking initiative and finding solutions for challenges.

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Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced and changing work environment.

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Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external contacts.

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Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why New Gold?

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Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program

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Extended Health & Dental Benefit

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Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit

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Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account

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Camp & Travel Allowance provided depending on residence location

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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