Chef, approvisionnement / Procurement Lead

Your new company

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the global growth of our operations in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

Your new role

The Procurement Lead is responsible for leading the procurement function of the project, ensuring efficient and compliant processes across sourcing, contracting, and transactional operations. This position manages a multi-disciplinary team and ensures that all procurement activities, including SAP operations, contract management, vendor onboarding, and accounts payable coordination, are executed with high standards and aligned with project and corporate objectives. 

Your key responsibilities:

1. Procurement Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, prioritize, and coordinate the procurement team (buyers, account payables) to ensure timely delivery of all procurement and contract activities aligned with project needs.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and performance management, strengthening expertise in sourcing, contract management, SAP, and accounts payable processes.
• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and act as the Owner’s Team interface with key stakeholders (Construction, Project Controls, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain) to drive alignment and resolve issues.

2. Procurement & Buyer Activities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement execution (RFQs, PRs/POs, RFAs, contracts, and change documentation), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper system management (SAP, Edman).
• Manage and support sourcing and supplier activities, including buyer guidance, vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and alignment with local engagement objectives.
• Monitor approvals, transactions, and reporting (PPSR, monthly), ensuring traceability, timely issue resolution, and continuous improvement of procurement processes, compliance, and potential process improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in contract Supply chain or procurement roles.
• Minimum 5 years in mining, heavy industrial, EPC/EPCM, Oil & Gas, petrochemical or major capital projects.
• Certification (PMP, SCMP, NCMA, AGCA) considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of EPCM procurement, commercial terms, and construction/engineering requirements
• Strong awareness of contractual, legal, and financial risk elements (e.g., LDs, securities, insurance, warranties)
• Ability to bridge and communicate requirements across key project functions (Engineering, Construction, Finance, Project Controls)
• Experience with SAP, Aconex, or similar project systems.
• Proactive and collaborative leadership style.
• Bilingualism is required

What you'll get in return

• Working from the Montreal project office for the remainder of the design and planning phase, you will have access to a vibrant, modern workspace that will enable a high degree of collaboration with other leaders in the project
• Exceptional career development as a senior leader on one of the largest mining projects in the past decade in Quebec.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale greenfield project in the mining sector that will see the best technologies embedded into the startup of the operation. 
• Access to global projects networks to leverage the best practices across Gold Fields
• Highly competitive compensation
• Collective insurance plan
• RRSP
• And much more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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