Cortez - Buyer

Join to apply for the Cortez - Buyer role at Barrick Mining Corporation

Be among the first 25 applicants.

Position Description
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Buyer at our Cortez 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.

• 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 a 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.

• 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Mining

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.