Senior Buyer
- Brossard, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
G Mining Services is a multidisciplinary company which provides professional services in the mining industry for underground and open pit mining projects in precious, base, or industrial metals. G Mining Services is one of the most important mining engineering consulting firms in Quebec and among the leading firms renowned for their international projects.
G Mining Services values its workforce by fostering professional and individual development through unique career opportunities, encouraging collaboration and offering a variety of stimulating challenges, all within a warm, welcoming, safe, and inclusive work environment.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Buyer manages the project's supply, material, equipment, and machinery requirements. Specifically, he/she will be called upon to:
G Mining Services values its workforce by fostering professional and individual development through unique career opportunities, encouraging collaboration and offering a variety of stimulating challenges, all within a warm, welcoming, safe, and inclusive work environment.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Buyer manages the project's supply, material, equipment, and machinery requirements. Specifically, he/she will be called upon to:
- Leading the purchasing of mechanical equipment, piping materials, valves, fittings, pumps, compressors, HVAC components, and other related systems
- Managing sourcing strategies to ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and project timelines
- Monitoring supplier performance, including compliance with commercial terms, delivery schedules, and quality requirements.
- Preparing and issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for mechanical and piping packages, with flexibility to issue electrical and instrumentation packages from time to time.
- Evaluating supplier submissions and participating in the preparation of recommendations for contract awards.
- Coordinating closely with Engineering, Expediting, Quality Surveillance, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow from suppliers to the project site.
- Supporting contract negotiations and ensuring procurement activities align with overall project objectives.
- Managing clear and effective communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Handling Internal Purchase Requisition (PRQ) including tracking, validation, and follow-up.
- Processing, reviewing, and validating supplier invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance with contracts, and timely payment.
- Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement of mechanical equipment, piping materials, or industrial components, preferably within mining, heavy industry, or large‑scale construction projects.
- Advanced English is required, and proficiency in French and Portuguese is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and piping systems, specifications, and industry standards.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Integrated Materials Management Systems.
- Familiarity with Document Control Systems and related processes.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical, synthesis and problem-solving skills
- Good organizational skills, autonomous and able to work under pressure
- Manage multiple priorities proactively
- Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.
- The position can be based anywhere in Canada - with a strong preference for Brossard, Qc.
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Responsibilities
Manage procurement of mechanical equipment, piping materials, and related project requirements, including sourcing, RFQs and RFPs, supplier evaluation, contract support, purchase requisitions, and invoice validation. Coordinate with engineering, expediting, quality, and logistics teams while monitoring supplier performance and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or equivalent professional experience, plus at least seven years of relevant procurement experience. Candidates need strong knowledge of mechanical and piping systems, experience with Microsoft Office and integrated materials management systems, and strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills; advanced English is required.
Skills
- Procurement
- Mechanical Equipment Purchasing
- Piping Materials
- Sourcing Strategy
- RFQ And RFP Preparation
- Supplier Evaluation
- Contract Negotiation
- Purchase Requisition Management
- Invoice Validation
- Mechanical And Piping Systems
- Integrated Materials Management Systems
- Document Control
- Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Construction
Keywords
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Mechanical Equipment
- Piping Materials
- Valves
- Fittings
- Pumps
- Compressors
- HVAC Components
- Sourcing Strategies
- Technical Specifications
- Quality Standards
- Supplier Performance
- RFQ
- RFP
- Contract Awards
- Contract Negotiations
- Purchase Requisitions
- Supplier Invoices
- Integrated Materials Management Systems
- Document Control Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Mining
- Heavy Industry
- Construction Projects
- Engineering
- Expediting
- Quality Surveillance
- Logistics Coordination