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Job description
You are a Buyer who is responsible for the timely and effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services in support of U.S. Mining Operations, with a primary focus on heavy equipment parts and components. You will work closely with Operations, Equipment and Maintenance teams to understand requirements, prioritize critical needs, and expedite parts and materials to support equipment availability and minimize operational downtime.
In this role, you will secure the best overall value while balancing cost, quality, availability, lead time, and operational urgency.
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Essential Responsibilities:
Executes the end-to-end procurement of goods and services in support of U.S. Mining Operations, with a primary focus on heavy equipment parts and components, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and approval requirements
Obtains and evaluates supplier quotations and makes purchasing decisions based on cost, quality, availability, lead time, and operational requirements, maintaining ownership of purchase orders through delivery, invoice resolution, and payment
Prioritizes and expedites critical parts and materials required to return equipment to service and minimize operational downtime
Works closely with Operations, Equipment, Maintenance (OEM), and site teams to understand purchasing requirements, priorities, and required delivery dates
Responds to changing operational priorities and coordinates urgent procurement requirements where equipment availability or production may be impacted
Works with OEMs, equipment dealers, and suppliers to identify sourcing alternatives and resolve availability, lead time, or delivery challenges
Creates and maintains effective working relationships with OEMs, equipment dealers, parts suppliers, and other vendors supporting U.S. Mining Operations
Identifies alternative sources of supply to improve availability, competitiveness, and responsiveness
Monitors and escalate supplier performance, capacity, pricing, or availability concerns as appropriate
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of procurement or purchasing experience in mining, heavy equipment, industrial, construction, or a related environment
Experience sourcing and purchasing heavy equipment parts, components, materials, or related services
Experience supporting mining or heavy equipment operations
Experience in a fast-paced operational environment supporting urgent or critical equipment requirements
Working knowledge of procurement processes and commercial practices
Ability to interpret equipment and parts information to support accurate sourcing and purchasing
Experience with procurement systems, preferably Coupa or similar
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills
Strong communication, supplier coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Work Conditions:
This is a 12-18-month fixed term position
Occasional travel to various project sites is required
Will be part of a rotating on-call schedule for emergency instances supporting operations
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page . Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email .
All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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