Purchasing Manager
About the Site:· BGM’s gold exploration operations are located near the town of Wells, British Columbia. · Wells has a population of about 250 residents and has a long history of gold mining and exploration dating back to the 1800s. · BGM Mine Site and the main office is in the town of Wells. |
Primary Focus
Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. (BGM) is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to hold a position of Purchasing Manager.
The Purchasing Manager shall be the lead, and have the general supervision of all purchasing function of the company. The duties of the Purchasing Manager may be combined with those of any other office or position. This position reports to General Manager.
Main Responsibilities
- Purchase or contract for supplies, services and equipment required by any using department, within the limits of the current budget approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, and in accordance with purchasing procedures, prescribed in the Company’s policies, such administrative regulations as the purchasing manager shall adopt for the internal management and operation of the purchasing function, and such other rules and regulations prescribed by the Company or by the CFO;
- Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase, lease or rental of supplies, services and equipment;
- Act to procure for the company the needed quality in supplies, services and equipment at the least expense to the company;
- Discourage uniform bidding and endeavor to obtain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases;
- Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products;
- Supervise the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with specifications;
- Maintain a bidders’ list, vendors’ file, rent and lease files and other such records as are needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing function
- Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships to meet the immediate and future buying requirements of the Company.
- Develop best-in-class processes, procedures, reporting, analysis and controls to accomplish the department goals.
- Negotiate and arrange special program purchases.
- Develop, and manage, inventory forecasts and meet our replenishment and turnover goals.
- In partnership with the field and operations teams, being responsible to reduce overall inventory ownership costs and freight.
- Supporting the field leadership in managing the ‘exit’ of excess, slow moving and damaged product inventories in a fiscally responsible manner.
- To monitor non-stock inventories and ensure appropriate actions are taken to reduce it.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years purchasing and inventory management experience, ideally in Mining, wholesale parts, distribution, or manufacturing industries. 5+ years of experience in a supervisory /management role.
- Post secondary degree with a technical or business major. CPP, CPIM or PMAC Certification is preferred.
- Rich experience with a significant organizational change / improvement project.
- Ability to lead, mentor and coach / develop staff.
- Computer literate with advanced skills in Excel and strong ERP system knowledge.
- SAGE 300 knowledge would be a definite asset.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation skills and planning abilities.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Team player and customer focused individual.
Please submit your resume to jobs@barkervillegold.com




