Job Description

Closing Date: July 18, 2023

We are looking for an engaging, personable, and conscientious individual!

Reporting to the Purchasing General Supervisor, the Senior Buyer is responsible for, obtaining the best overall value in planning and acquiring services and materials while meeting the ongoing requirements of user departments and providing support to the THVCP Supply Chain Management Team.

Join us in the Highland Valley and enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities at your fingertips. Whether you enjoy biking and skiing, or prefer the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! The mine site is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, B.C. which provides all the comforts of city living. It is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small-town community atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Be a Courageous Safety Leader through promotion and adherence to established Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Manage commonly practiced procurement processes, including planning, preparing, administering RFI / RFQ / RFP, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding various materials and services contracts.
• Research, develop, implement, and administer successful negotiation strategies to establish favorable commercial terms and conditions.
• Administer the contracting life cycle through commonly practiced and approved industry methods for large-scale/complex projects.
• Lead market and economic analysis to propose strategic sourcing opportunities and Supply Management optimization.
• Identify, lead, and actively participate in business improvement initiatives to support HVC Communities of Interest.
• Support training of end users on internal and corporate policies; maintain confidentiality and work at the highest level of professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive purchasing experience.
• Completion or enrolment in the Supply Chain Management Professional designation.
• Post-Secondary diploma/degree in a related field such as Office Administration, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience in the Supply Chain Management field with a good understanding of contract structures, terms, and conditions.
• Experience in maintenance and capital project support, including scoping, bidding, negotiating, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage RFX process and draft contracts.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in asset recovery (inventory and equipment).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and capable of working under minimal supervision.
• Possess a minimum of a valid class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person\xe2\x80\x99s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

Learn more about Teck at or follow @TeckResources.

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