Buyer

Discovery Silver Corp

$78K — $96K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Business or Procurement
  • Previous buying experience
  • Experience in industrial settings, preferably in heavy industry or mining
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook
  • Valid 'G' driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Follow the P2P Process for purchasing
  • Adhere to IBA and RDA processes as necessary
  • Issue three competitive quotes for high-value items
  • Create and manage purchase orders ensuring timely delivery
  • Expedite orders that are overdue or on a rush timeline
  • Coordinate purchase order follow-up with end users
  • Generate change orders and update relevant ERP information
  • Resolve vendor invoice discrepancies
  • Prepare and analyze RFQ submissions, negotiate terms
  • Ensure suppliers meet established quality and delivery standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts
  • Access to Virtual Care services
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching
Full Job Description
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location
Timmins, Ontario

Schedule
4x3

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Procurement and Warehouse, you will be part of the Purchasing Department. You will perform all aspects of the buying function for the organization as it relates to inventory, non-inventory, and service purchasing. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Discovery Porcupine's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Responsibilities
  • Follow the P2P Process;
  • Follow the IBA and RDA process if applicable;
  • Issue three quotes for items over $500 in value;
  • Issue purchase order and ensure orders are delivered on time;
  • Expedite past due / rush orders;
  • Manage the purchase order follow-up with End Users;
  • Issue change orders;
  • Update ERP system with most updated and relevant information;
  • Rectify invoice issues with vendors;
  • Prepare RFQ's, complete a fair & thorough analysis of the results, negotiate, and select suppliers based on the lowest total cost of ownership;
  • Ensure suppliers meet cost, quality and on-time delivery criteria.

Training and Education
  • Bachelor's Degree, College Diploma in Business or Procurement;
  • Previous buying experience;
  • Experience in an industrial setting or heavy industry (mining experience is an asset);
  • Experience utilizing SAP;
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
  • Valid "G" driver's license
Deadline to Apply
June 30, 2026

Compensation and Benefits
Competitive total compensation package including:
  • Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
  • Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
  • Annual total compensation of CAD$78,390 to CAD$96,835 (including annual bonus eligibility).


Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.

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