Buyer

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our Operations team:

Buyer

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The recent completion of a highly automated lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production as well as strong free cash flow generation. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the buyer is part of a small group of professional buyers and purchasing support staff and is responsible for all aspects of strategic sourcing, negotiations, contract management and administration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing, acquiring and expediting delivery primarily of stock items and repair services for mine site;
• Execute orders for supplies and services as required;
• Ensure continuous supply of required stock items while communicating any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations;
• Ensure competitive quotes are obtained as required;
• Resolve Accounts Payable and warehouse/shipping issues;
• Prepare monthly performance reports c/w gap analyses and other reports as required;
• Adhere to Company Procurement Policy & other related policies;
• Ensure suppliers adhere to Alamos’ purchase terms and conditions, contractual, etc.;
• Bid analysis and recommendations;
• Assist the supply chain team in the execution of Company objectives to improve operational efficiency;
• Liaise with variety of departmental personnel; confirm specifications, required dates, etc.; and
• Other duties, as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager, or equivalent.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-5 years of related experience;
• Advanced computer skills required skillset for the success of this role;
• SAP experience is strongly preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required; Inventory experience is considered an asset ASCM certified (CPIM, CSCP) equivalent or correlated experience;
• ASCM/CPIM/CSCP enrollment or correlated experience;
• Accounting experience is considered an asset;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with various levels of the organization;
• The ability to think logically and keep up with changes in technology;
• Self-starter who can anticipate needs and work independently with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and resolve problems, as required;
• Advanced numerical, analytical and administrative skills;
• Ability to adapt to a varying work environment often requiring the employee to develop new and innovative work methods; and
• The incumbent will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts on a 5/2 schedule, or 10-hour shifts on a 4/3 schedule.

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website and apply online under the careers’ sections.

Alamos Gold Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.