Senior Buyer
- Brossard, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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:
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Abilities
- 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.
Additional information
- The position can be based anywhere in Canada - with a strong preference for Brossard, Qc.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Buyer at G Mining Services will buy the mechanical equipment and piping materials a mining project needs, from requesting quotes to checking that suppliers deliver on time. The role also works closely with engineering, logistics and quality teams to keep materials moving to the site.
Requirements
Candidates need a degree or diploma in supply chain, logistics, business or engineering, or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of procurement for mechanical or industrial components. Advanced English is required, and French and Portuguese are an asset.
Skills
- Procurement
- Sourcing strategy
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Contract negotiation
- Mechanical systems knowledge
- Piping systems knowledge
- Industry standards and specifications
- Integrated Materials Management Systems
- Document control systems
- Microsoft Office
- Invoice validation
- Purchase requisition management
- Supply chain coordination
- Expediting
- Logistics coordination
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Organization and prioritization
Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Energy
Keywords
- Senior Buyer
- procurement
- purchasing
- mechanical equipment
- piping materials
- valves
- pumps
- compressors
- HVAC
- RFQ
- RFP
- supplier management
- sourcing
- invoice validation
- Microsoft Office
- Integrated Materials Management Systems
- document control
- mining
- contract negotiation
- purchase requisition
Seniority
Senior
Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Integrated Materials Management Systems
- Document Control Systems
Languages
- English
- French
- Portuguese
Fields of study
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Business
- Engineering