Under the direction of the Materials Superintendent, leads the sourcing and contracting of a large variety of goods and services including capital equipment and support of maintenance, facilities and production.  The Sr. Buyer will drive projects with contractors and suppliers at the Mesquite Mine and Castle Mountain Venture as well as coordination and interaction with other Equinox Gold locations that will occur in areas of commonality.  Performs special projects related to materials management and other duties as required. 

Essential Functions:

Develop and execute category strategies

Negotiate and develop contracts from the RFP/RFQ through negotiations and review to the final document.  Support user departments in the contract management process

Provide guidance to others in the department with development of contracts, RFP’s and assist with large purchases

Lead assigned sourcing and related projects, including projects to improve system efficiencies.  Develop KPI’s for such projects

Resolve contractor and supplier performance issues where needed to prevent recurrence

Develop good working relationships with end-user departments.  Be a non-hierarchical team player, demonstrating collegiality when working with stakeholders at all levels

Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Minimum Experience Required:

4-year diploma in a business-related field, engineering or possessing equivalent experience.  CPSM or CPSP desirable.  Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP experience, with SAP experience a plus.  Professional certification is desirable

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

Five (5) years’ experience.  Demonstrated contracts experience including negotiations and experience with large purchases

Skills Required:

Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.  Organized, detail oriented, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, willing to obtain onsite and offsite (specific to Procurement) training when available, willing to pursue and/or maintain professional certification.  If no professional certification be willing to obtain CPSM or CPSP certification within two years.