Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

Thunder Bay Office

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.   

Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources.  We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part our larger South Carlin Complex which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide a strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.   

Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. 

We are striving to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect. 

Purpose 

This is a role based in the Thunder Bay office, with occasional work visits to the Musselwhite mine site required, supporting day to day procurement operations at the mine. The position is primarily focused on purchase order expediting, acknowledgment, supplier follow up, back up support for buyers, while maintaining accurate procurement data to support the timely delivery of materials and services critical to mine operations. The role provides essential operational support to the Supply Chain team through management of PO acknowledgements, delivery tracking, data maintenance, and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively resolve issues and minimize delays.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining purchase orders (POs) in the SAP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Obtain and track supplier PO acknowledgements, confirming pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Actively expedite open purchase orders, following up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and communicating delays or risks to site stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including confirmations, delivery dates, and supporting documentation.
• Support Buyers and Site Sourcing team with RFx preparation, bid documentation, and administrative follow up as required.
• Coordinate with suppliers, end users, logistics, and Accounts Payable to assist with invoice mismatch resolution and PO related inquiries.
• Assist with non-catalog procurement and catalog ordering under the guidance of senior procurement staff.
• Support inventory management by ensuring required documentation is in place (TDG, SDS, WHMIS) as applicable.
• Assist with repairable PR-to-PO processes and follow up tracking.
• Develop an understanding of site logistics and transportation requirements to support material movements.
• Monitor and report on PO status, delivery performance, and basic procure-to-pay metrics.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and support planning for upcoming site needs.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Promote and support the company’s safety culture, ensuring suppliers comply with applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform data entry, filing, and general administrative support for the Supply Chain department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• 0–2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or an administrative support role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of data and follow ups.
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders via phone and email.
• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing processes; mining experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with the SAP system or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to travel and work at the Musselwhite Mine site on an occasional basis
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

The schedule for this position will consist of 5 Days on 2 Days off, 8 hours per day.

Compensation:

• The salary for this position is $75,456 - $76,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is insert 10% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.