Turquoise Ridge - Buyer

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Buyer at our Turquoise Ridge operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing commercial aspects of direct charge and/or warehouse stock supply activities while ensuring a high level of support service to user departments for sourcing, negotiating, preparation and applying ethical, efficient, risk managed, consistent and cost effective approach for each stage of the process.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. 

Responsibilities:

• Implement and support the continuous improvement and execution of NGM’s purchasing policy, procedures, and systems
• Ensure successful procurement of goods through effective supply agreements in terms of costs, quality, quantity, warranty, and consistency in availability.
• Support the material contracting needs with the user areas as well as identify and develop suppliers in the market to support commercial and operational needs. 
• Acquire materials according to the operations requirements, obtaining the best total cost of ownership, term of execution and quality conditions.
• Interact with operating divisions (internal customers) on regular basis to absolutely understand procurement requirements 
• Manage all supply contract administrative matters, relating to claims, disputes, invoicing/payments, discrepancies, expediting orders, correspondence, back charges, taxes.
• Manage supply process and expediting in conjunction with Inventory Control.
• Ensure timely and professional service in the execution of purchase orders.
• Assist in development and implementation of effective procurement plan and strategy based on user department warehouse stock requirements and providing regular progress status reports of all supply activities.
• Ensure continuity and correctness of supply to support the operations requirements for all supply Agreements.
• Research products and/or suppliers that offer alternate methods which will improve the operation or reduce the cost of mining, maintenance, or operations.
• Be able to coordinate and set priorities, prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and deal with distractions. 
• Ensure supplier compliance with supply, delivery, e-Business and invoicing procedural requirements.
• Maintain and update vendor information.
• Perform excellent customer service. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field preferred
• One (1) to two (2) years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience required
• Strong computer skills using office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio required
• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP or equivalent enterprise level software packages preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

• Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately required

• Communicate clearly and concisely required
• Follow oral and written instructions required

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.