Underground Buyer

JDS Energy & Mining•Wells, BC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Underground Buyer to support the procurement of materials, equipment, and services for an underground mining project located in the interior of British Columbia. This is a camp‑based, fly‑in / fly‑out (FIFO) position operating on a rotational schedule, with full camp accommodations provided while on site. The Underground Buyer will work closely with site operations, engineering, expediting, logistics, and contract management teams to ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement in support of underground development and operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining schedule certainty, cost control, and supplier performance in a dynamic site‑based environment. All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way: Accept No Mediocrity Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically True to Our Word Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability Maintain Open and Honest Communication Ensure No Harm to people, the environment, assets, or reputation

Requirements

Experienced Underground Buyer
Procurement of materials, equipment, and services for an underground mining project
Familiarity with camp-based, fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) rotational schedules
Ability to work closely with site operations, engineering, expediting, logistics, and contract management teams
Skills in issuing RFQs, evaluating bids, negotiating commercial terms, and awarding purchase orders and service contracts
Understanding of technical specifications and project requirements
Coordination with expediting and logistics for timely delivery
Supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution
Ensuring compliance with project, contractual, and company standards for purchase orders and contracts
Maintaining accurate procurement records, contract files, and purchasing documentation
Identifying value opportunities, alternative suppliers, and procurement efficiencies for cost control
Participating in supplier and contract progress meetings
Providing procurement status updates
Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and ethical procurement practices

Responsibilities

Procure materials, equipment, and services in support of underground mining and development activities
Issue RFQs, evaluate bids, negotiate commercial terms, and award purchase orders and service contracts
Work closely with engineering, underground operations, and technical services to ensure procurement aligns with technical specifications and project requirements
Coordinate with expediting and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of critical underground materials and equipment
Monitor supplier performance and address commercial or delivery issues as required
Ensure purchase orders and contracts comply with project, contractual, and company standards
Maintain accurate procurement records, contract files, and purchasing documentation
Support cost control by identifying value opportunities, alternative suppliers, and procurement efficiencies
Participate in supplier and contract progress meetings as required
Provide regular procurement status updates to project and commercial teams
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ethical procurement practices