Acheteur(se) stratégique / Strategic buyer

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located 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 our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

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Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Strategic Buyer is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities related to the entire tender management process and the inventory of current contractual commitments. Based in the Montreal office, the Strategic Buyer will work a 5-2 schedule with the possibility of teleworking and occasional travel to the Windfall site. 

Duties and responsibilities 

•Comply with occupational health and safety and environmental policies and rules at all times;

•Plan strategic procurement needs with requesters and your immediate supervisor;

•Define and implement strategies to achieve cost reduction objectives;

•Produce the documentation required for calls for tenders with departments;

•Take charge of calls for tenders assigned by your supervisor;

•Identify new sources of supply to reduce risks;

•Pre-qualify bidders;

•Organize and participate in meetings with departments and suppliers;

•Negotiate with bidders;

•Perform analyses in close collaboration with departments;

•Produce PowerPoint presentations;

•Draft recommendations for management;

•Handle the contract signing process;

•Maintain an up-to-date register of current contractual obligations;

•Ensure compliance with company policies;

•Apply and comply with all standards, regulations, codes, and laws in force at Gold Fields;

•Keep your workplace tidy, clean, and safe;

•Act respectfully toward stakeholders;

•May be asked to place purchase orders at the request of your immediate supervisor;

•Perform any other tasks related to the position of strategic buyer that are relevant to the success of the project.

Required qualifications

•Hold a college diploma in administration or a combination of experience and education may be considered;

•Have five years of experience in a similar position;

•Very good knowledge of the mining industry;

•Valid Class 5 driver's license;

•Bilingualism (French and English). Will be required to contact English-speaking suppliers and draft contracts in English.

Technical skills

•Ability to work comfortably with computer systems;

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access);

•Knowledge of SAP software (an asset);

•Proficiency in the DocuSign platform.

Basic skills

•Excellent teamwork skills and ability to develop harmonious relationships with colleagues and various suppliers;

•Possess good organizational, planning, and priority management skills;

•Have good written and verbal communication skills;

•Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

•Be able to work independently with minimal supervision;

•Have good stress management and self-control skills.

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.

If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.