Buyer, Supply Chain Management - Sparwood, Canada - Teck Resources

Description

Closing Date: March 14, 2024

Are you passionate about the dynamic world of Supply Chain Management (SCM)? Join our hard-working and diverse team in Sparwood

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, the Buyer is a key member of our Supply Chain Management (SCM) Team and will be responsible for developing and implementing parts and sourcing strategies, including de-bottle necking of supply chain challenges, support for technical experts as they relate to SCM, and evaluation of service and parts agreements including critical item inventory of major components, for critical Maintenance and Operational Support services required to support our Business Unit. The schedule for this position is 4 X 4 - day shift. There is an opportunity to be located in Calgary with regular travel to the Elk Valley.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent negotiating, problem solving, and decision-making abilities, who is self-motivated and can work with minimal direction. This person has strong communication and interpersonal skills and can build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners. The ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational abilities is vital.

In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to implement procedural improvements to streamline business practices and be instrumental in the successful execution of contracts. You will also interact with both operations and support and contract groups throughout our company, gaining knowledge of our mining business.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone. Come experience what work life balance is all about

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply and sale of goods and services
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms and conditions while maintaining vendor relationships
• Research and provide information to department supervisors concerning new goods and services
• Strong understanding of business accounting processes
• Possess a strong business acumen
• Become familiar with existing Teck Coal and departmental operating policies and procedures while managing procurement processes from inception to conclusion
• Monitor compliance and facilitate interventions to manage risks

Qualifications:

• Degree, diploma, certificate, or designation, such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or a similar program would be an asset; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of inventory, contract structures, and terms and conditions
• Excellent digital literacy and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems

Benefits:

Teck employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes, but is not limited to, base salary plus the following benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Health Lifestyle Account

Salary Range: $80,000 - $99,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution.

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.

Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).

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.