Introduction

The Site Buyer is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for operational and project requirements at the mining site. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services to support uninterrupted mining operations while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What are you going to do 

  • Execute end-to-end purchasing activities in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
  • Source qualified suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for goods and services.
  • Evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, quality, delivery, and commercial terms.
  • Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Expedite critical purchase orders and resolve delivery issues to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with company governance and ethical standards.

Vendor Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and national suppliers.
  • Conduct supplier performance evaluations and recommend improvements where necessary.
  • Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and contract administration processes.
  • Participate in supplier negotiations to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Warehouse and Maintenance teams to ensure timely replenishment of critical materials and spare parts.
  • Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
  • Coordinate urgent and emergency procurement requests to support site operations.
  • Support shutdowns, maintenance campaigns, and capital projects through timely procurement execution.

Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Logistics, and Corporate Procurement teams.
  • Provide procurement advice and updates on purchase order status and supplier performance.
  • Maintain effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.
  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
  • Prepare procurement reports, supplier performance metrics, and purchasing analyses.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement efficiency.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience within the mining, oil & gas, heavy equipment, construction, EPC, or manufacturing industries.
  • Previous experience working in a remote site-based environment is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and commercial negotiation.
  • Experience purchasing technical materials, spare parts, equipment, and site services.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms.
  • Good understanding of Incoterms, procurement compliance, and supply chain principles.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

What we offer 

  • Global Network and Professional Community: As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
  • Commitment to Safety and Excellence: We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
  • Competitive Salary Package: A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.

Closing: 14 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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