Buyer at Barminco Mining Services USA LLC – Denver, Colorado

Barminco is currently seeking a Buyer to join the Denver, Colorado team!

This position will be responsible for purchasing goods and services for Barminco projects in Canada and the USA, administering supply agreements, developing a responsive supplier base, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining good supplier relations.

Key Objectives

• Enter purchase orders into ERP system for a range of materials and services according to the project requirements
• Obtain quotations and price lists as directed by management
• Maintain accurate records of the material specifications and pricing
• Expedite the prompt delivery of orders
• Request and coordinate delivery of goods with transport companies
• Monitor supplier’s performance, record KPI’s, ensure delivery on time is achieved
• Manage day to day relationship with suppliers and service providers
• Analise changes in material demand to aid with the inventory planning and sourcing decisions
• Perform vendor research to identify and recommend beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
• Engage with suppliers and manage onboarding and data collection processes
• Meet with manager at regular intervals to discuss purchasing activities and priorities
• Produce periodic and ad-hoc reports as directed by management
• Ensure conduct which is consistent with Barminco’s values, policies, systems, procedures and statutory requirements
• Identify and recommend productivity and cost reduction opportunities
• Participate and contribute to safe working practices

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Associate Degree or B.S. in Logistics, Procurement and Supply, Business Administration or related fields preferred but not required
• Minimum 3 years of buying experience, candidates with mining industry experience preferred
• Industry certification, such as CIPS preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of the supply chain fundamentals in the mining or construction industry (demand, sourcing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, material costing)
• Hands on experience and working knowledge of ERP system for purchasing and inventory management
• Strong mathematical skills, including computerised calculations
• Effective communication skills using the English language, in both written and verbal form
• Ability to articulate procurement concepts, policies, and processes to other employees
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook and other business software
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
• Experience in sourcing products from multiple vendors
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and perform basic inventory management tasks
• Ability to work quickly and accurately whist prioritizing tasks based on business demands
• Preference will be given to individuals who have experience with vendors in the U.S. and Canada

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to 8 hour per day
• Lifting of up to 25 lbs. on a semi-infrequent basis
• Ability to differentiate between colours and shades
• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, time spent on the warehouse floor may also be necessary for completing certain aspects of position thus exposure to seasonally hot, cold, dry, and humid conditions, dust, noise, and other elements will occur.