Junior Buyer

Are you prepared to advance your career in procurement with a focus on major projects? Do you possess the ability to negotiate complex financial and legal terms while building positive relationships with stakeholders? Are you ready to contribute to the development of clear and concise scopes of work that accomplish project goals?

If you seek a chance to collaborate within a professional team and take on exciting challenges, we encourage you to consider this role with us!

The role in a nutshell:

In this role you will report to the Senior Buyer, Legacy Sites. The Junior Buyer will be responsible for the sourcing and purchase of materials and services for the North American Legacy Sites, Glencore Canada Corporation. The Junior Buyer will have an overall objective of internal controls compliance, value creation and meeting internal customer expectations and requirements. Promoting procurement best practices such as internal controls, volume leveraging and supplier/community relationship management, is part of the role.

More specifically, you will be expected to:

• Manage strategic tender processes including review and assistance in scope of work preparation, prepare for and develop strategies for tenders, manage/facilitate negotiations and the preparation of bid evaluation documents and written recommendations. Contract formation and negotiations.
• External stakeholders include communities and supplier bases, and you are comfortable interacting in a constructive and professional manner with these groups.
• Experience working with engineers and other technical end users to translate operational and project needs.
• Use of innovative strategies around different contractual approaches (ie. EPC/EPCM/self-construct).
• Respecting and following Internal controls and procurement best practices including: HSEC considerations and fairness in bidding. 
• Good documentation and filing are imperative.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelors degree in commerce / economics and a SCMP designation (or similar) are requirements.
• Ability to comprehend and negotiate complex financial and legal terms and conditions.
• Ability to comprehend site requirements and assist/lead in the development and documentation of clear, accurate and concise written scopes of work.
• 4-5 years experience in major projects purchasing.
• 4-5 years experience in mining / reclamation (or similar) experience.
• Good time management skills with the ability to recognize and allocate priorities.
• Ability to work well in a remote team environment.
• A valid drivers license
• Knowledge of Coupa, SAP, Ellipse would be an asset

Travel: The ability to travel periodically within North America 5-10%

Language: Proficient interpersonal and communication skills in English and French is an asset.

Location: The role will be located in Toronto; however, we may also consider other Glencore office or site locations.

The expected base salary for this position is 76 000$ to 105 000$, based on competencies, skills, and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The incumbent will also be eligible to participate in a variable compensation plan (bonus) (note: payment of variable compensation is subject to the terms and conditions of the variable compensation plan and is not guaranteed).

This posting reflects a current opening. All applications are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team no automated screening. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The interview process may begin before the end of the posting period.

Only candidates with full working rights in Canada will be considered.

Glencore encourages diversity and provides an inclusive workplace. We provide and can arrange necessary support for applicants who may need assistance. (recruitment@glencore.ca)