AddressAbout BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success!
About Potash
The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon. BHP’s CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximize sustainability. As the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.
Jansen's construction will take place over several years with first production planned for late 2026. Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), with the potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages. To find out more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here.
Work Location
Downtown, Saskatoon office. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.
About the Role
- Analyzes purchase requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation, and proper support documentation.
- Establishes and maintains list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department.
- Prepares and issues Request for Quotation (RFQ) to qualified bidders.
- Analyzes bid quotations for responsiveness to (RFQ), evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point.
- Negotiates best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase order terms & conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting costs.
- Helps coordinate technical review of paperwork with appropriate departments. Issues or assists in issuing purchase orders after securing required approvals.
- Designs and establishes purchasing procedures at the beginning of a new project, i.e., adapt Company procedures to specific customer requirements.
- Investigates domestic and international market conditions, makes comparative analyses of price and delivery conditions, availability and quality of material and new sources of supply.
- Closes out purchase orders following confirmation of the successful completion of all contractual and procedural requirements.
- Establishes and maintains auditable purchase order files, also ensures that classified or sealed bid documents are properly stored.
- Proactively monitor supplier progress of documents, equipment and materials.
About the Role Cont.
- Arranges and chair kick-off / progress review meetings. Maintain log and follow up with outstanding actions, both with supplier and internal stakeholders.
- Expedites and verify production schedules and progress reports.
- Communicates equipment/material delays and schedule conflicts with project team.
- Follow-up with the supplier to determine schedule recovery/mitigation plans, initiate corrective actions to ensure delivery performance, and/or monitor activities during product manufacturing/shipment.
- Ensures all relevant parties are informed and included in material/documentation progress, delays and recovery plans from suppliers.
- Validates supplier invoices against payment milestones in purchase order.
- Completes expediting requirements for purchase order closeout.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree or work experience
- 5-7 years related experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and effective time management skills
- Strong leadership, management, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to work in a team environment is a must
Application Deadline
This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on April 11, 2024.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.
Based on existing demographics in our Potash project preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.
The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur late in 2026, from now until the project fully ramps up there will be significant recruitment requirements over the coming months and years. To find out more about the project, hints and tips on our process and where a career with BHP Potash can take you, sign up to our talent updates here.
