Purchasing Officer

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.  So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us. 

About Red Lake

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us. 

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community. 

About the role

The Officer Contracts and Procurement will provide governance, assistance and guidance on procurement related matters to Evolution Mining (EVN) stakeholders and support good procurement practices. The Officer Contracts and Procurement will be involved in the full procure to pay cycle, supply chain, vendor relationship management, contracts management and governance that is required to ensure successful procurement outcomes.

This is a Fixed Term role until August 2025. 

Key result areas in this role include:

• Procure Inventory and Services, Goods and Repairables in line with department Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Actively promote opportunities that support the development and transition to more automated procure to pay processes
• Adjust purchase orders in accordance with revised approvals and variations
• Source quotes for Goods & Services, as required
• For rush and critical orders, set up delivery, monitor the due dates for delivery and actively manage vendors to ensure on time delivery
• Complete new vendor or updated vendor requests
• Prepare and analyse spend reports to support cost reduction strategies
• Maintain contracts register and ensure information is current, accurate and complete
• Work with the Contracts and Procurement Specialist to build relationships and engage with stakeholders to determine business needs, requirements, changes, risks and expectations to enable fully informed procurement planning, scoping and sourcing decisions
• Conduct and lead sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures, participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements, and assist in implementation of outcome
• Contribute to the development and implementation of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes

About you

As a Officer Contracts and Procurement you will have/can demonstrate:

• Post-Secondary in business or related field
• CSMP Designation or equivalent an asset
• Experience in purchasing or supply chain
• Able to work in a team to deliver time critical outcomes
• Ability to prepare, analyse, profile and present data, in a structured and logical format
• You are a positive individual with a can do attitude that is enthusiastic about your chosen profession
• Pronto system experience beneficial 

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, you can contact colette.anderson@evolutionmining.com

External candidates can apply online by visiting https://careers.evolutionmining.com.au

Internal candidates must apply through ERROLL under internal vacancies, please ensure to notify your supervisor of your application.

Applications close December 13th, 2024

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to build our team. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who will appreciate what you bring to the table. You will set and achieve goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape and contribute to the Evolution vision. As an equal opportunity employer, Evolution is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.