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Do you come from a buyer/procurement background? Do you have experience in the Mining industry? Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity with opportunities for professional growth and advancement?
We are currently looking for a Buyer II to work out of our Estevan, SK mine site supporting our Poplar River mine site, which is located near Coronach, SK. This position is a Monday-Friday position, which may require some weekend/evening work and will require regular travel to the Poplar River mine to work face-to-face with the team.
In this position, you would be required to locate, evaluate and purchase a variety of parts, materials and services in accordance with our purchasing policies and procedures; everything from pencils to dragline bucket parts and entertainment for the annual Christmas party. If you have excellent time and stress management skills and a passion for all things procurement, this position may be the right fit for you!
Visit our website: www.westmoreland.com under the careers tab to learn more and apply online today!
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Purchasing Experience
- Office equipment and supplies
- Mining equipment
Additional Skills
- Know and use computer hardware and software
Specific Skills
- Review quotations
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Invite tenders
- Establish delivery schedules
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Consult with suppliers
- Award contracts or recommend contract awards