Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.
The Opportunity: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Project Buyer at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off (12 hour days).
Reporting to the Project Manager or designate, the Project Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for specific mine site projects. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing aligned with project schedules and operational requirements. The Project Buyer works closely with project managers, mining engineering, maintenance, and suppliers to mitigate risks and support successful project delivery.
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
- Source and order materials, equipment, and services for specific site projects.
- Issue RFQS and RFPS to the prospective suppliers
- Work closely with project managers, mining engineers and maintenance team to ensure correct and prompt ordering of materials.
- Assist project managers with evaluating supplier bids based on cost, quality, lead time, and compliance.
- Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Resolve material delivery issues, discrepancies, and non-conformances with suppliers
- Track and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery to site
- Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP system
- Generate reports for the project team
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements
- Ensure traceability and documentation for audit purposes
Position Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have experience as a site-based buyer with the ability to work with operations teams to ensure the prompt ordering of materials
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Familiarity with mining equipment, materials, and services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Able and willing to complete other duties as required such as assisting warehouse labourers with deliveries and inventory during a rush
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A valid and full Canadian Drivers Licence
Work Conditions
- Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis, typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off, working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation
- While performing the duties of this position, the successful candidate will be required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
- Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
- Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high
What we offer: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.
We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The wage rate is $41.89 – $50.69, plus daily overtime in line with the BC ESA.
Additional Information
- Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.
- Please include in your application if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.
- Please include copies of your valid Driver’s License and any Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.
This posting is for current vacancies.
Barminco is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout every stage of the selection process.
We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
