Our client – International Mining Company is looking for Senior Buyer/ Buyer.

Responsibilities:

• Fundamental proficiency in all duties and responsibilities of a Procurement Buyer, including; sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, RFA, PO development and award, expediting, supplier management, etc.;
• Maintains matrix reporting to Project Management;
• Sources and procures goods through acceptable procurement practices in a timely manner from the open market;
• Reviews and negotiates procurement/contractual terms and conditions for completeness and accuracy and achieves the best value;
• Awareness on Russian Federation Mining Sub-Soil Tendering procedures and regulations;
• Reviews market trends and maintains awareness of new products and suppliers;
• Motivates, trains and reviews performance of the procurement staff;
• Maintains appropriate records and files;
• Maintains constant liaison with projects, operations, maintenance, engineering, materials management, transport and logistics, and other departments to determine requirements and obtain specifications on goods to be procured;
• Supports Procurement group by applying Procurement performance metrics in support of the overall Procurement strategy;
• Evaluates continuous improvement opportunities;
• Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and regulations;
• Defines performance objectives for each team member to include individual competency development plans;
• Makes the overall Procurement and Supply Chain Management group more effective and efficient, through an understanding of local cultural norms, political and social issues;
• Supports change and actively sponsors key activities and initiatives;
• Maintains the approved list of vendors/suppliers;
• Supports all local purchasing initiatives;
• Ensures expediting is completed in an efficient manner through project expediting and materials management guidelines.

Requirements:

• Higher education, IPMA-certification is an advantage;
• Min. 5 years’ experience, in-country, in mining/oil & gas/ uranium industry in procurement department;
• Projects, Mining background or mine site exposure;
• Understanding of Russian supplier base and contacts within;
• Proven, successful experience in Supply Chain function(s);
• Regional awareness through experience working with other cultures and people;
• Proficiency in business English and Russian;
• Pays close attention to details;
• Possess high ethical and professional standards in all dealings; 
• Proficiency: Full MS Suite (MS Excel, Word & Power Point required and Access) and Oracle preferred.

Conditions:

• Salary upon interview results;
• Medical Insurance;
• Location – Moscow.