Senior Procurement Specialist

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Senior Procurement Specialist

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation entirely in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, and Mexico. We have five operating gold mines and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world‑class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards.

We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high‑functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Under the direction of the Supply Chain & Contract Manager, leads the sourcing and contracting of a large variety of goods and services including capital equipment and support of all operational and administrative areas. The Procurement Specialist will drive projects with contractors and suppliers at the Mesquite Mine and Castle Mountain Venture as well as coordination and interaction with other Equinox Gold locations that will occur in areas of commonality.

Performs special projects related to materials management and other duties as required.

This team‑oriented position will be based at Castle Mountain mine site, approximately 80 miles south of Henderson, Nevada with transportation assistance from surrounding areas to site and back.

• Develop and execute category strategies.
• Negotiate and develop contracts from the RFP/RFQ through negotiations and review the final document. Support user departments in the contract management process.
• Provide guidance to others in the department with development of contracts, RFP’s and assist with large purchases.
• Lead assigned sourcing and related projects, including projects to improve system efficiency. Develop KPI’s for such projects.
• Resolve contractor and supplier performance issues where needed to prevent recurrence.
• Develop good working relationships with end‑user departments. Be a non-hierarchical team player, demonstrating collegiality when working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum five years in supply chain, specifically in contracts and purchasing with warehouse experience or knowledge as a plus, preferably in mining, industrial, manufacturing, energy, construction, or heavy industry.
• Manage competitive bid processes (RFP/RFQ/RFI)
• Analyze supplier performance and spend
• Identify cost savings opportunities
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Operations and Accounting
• Travel to different site locations and supplier locations
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Organized, detail oriented, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, willing to obtain onsite and offsite (specific to Procurement) training when available, willing to pursue and/or maintain professional certification.
• CPSM or CPSP certification plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems required; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and AI-enabled productivity tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPSP (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification is preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite certification is preferred

4‑year degree in Supply Chain Management or a business‑related field, engineering or possessing equivalent experience.

Work is performed at an active mine site that may include open pit mining, processing facilities, leach pads, maintenance areas, and office environments. Employees may be…