Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC Sr. Procurement Specialist Silverpeak, NV · Full time

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Mineral Ridge Gold is a gold mining operation located in Silver Peak, Nevada, nestled in one of the most historically rich mineral corridors in the American West. We are currently in the construction and commissioning phase, building the infrastructure, systems, and team that will carry this operation into full production. We are a startup in the truest sense, purpose-built from the ground up, with a lean and committed team focused on doing things right. From safety and environmental stewardship to community presence and operational excellence, we are establishing a standard we're proud to stand behind as we grow.

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist executes the day-to-day sourcing, purchasing, and vendor coordination that keeps MRG’s Silver Peak operation supplied. Working under the Supply Chain and Procurement Manager, this role owns a portfolio of commodity categories (parts, consumables, PPE, and site services), manages the purchase order lifecycle from requisition to receipt, and serves as the senior point of contact for urgent or complex sourcing needs that arise from the site’s remote location. This is an individual-contributor role with the experience to operate independently on higher-complexity procurement while mentoring junior buyers as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Purchasing

•     Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders; verify pricing, specifications, and delivery terms before issuance.

•     Source and qualify new vendors for parts, consumables, and services, with priority on categories with limited local supply.

•     Solicit and evaluate competitive quotes for higher-value or non-routine purchases.

•     Expedite critical and emergency orders to prevent operational downtime, coordinating freight where standard lead times don’t work.

Vendor & Contract Support

•     Maintain day-to-day vendor communication: order confirmations, delivery tracking, and issue resolution.

•     Support the Supply Chain and Procurement Manager in vendor performance tracking and periodic contract reviews.

•     Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing agreements, and compliance documentation (COIs, W-9s, safety data sheets).

Inventory Coordination

•     Partner with the Warehouse team to align purchasing against min/max stocking levels for critical spares and consumables.

•     Flag slow-moving, excess, or at-risk inventory for review.

•     Support cycle counts and periodic physical inventories as needed.

Cost & Process Support

•     Track open PO status and reconcile receipts against invoices; resolve discrepancies with Accounting.

•     Identify consolidation and cost-saving opportunities within owned commodity categories.

•     Maintain procurement records and reporting to support budget tracking.

Team Support

•     Serve as backup to the Supply Chain and Procurement Manager on routine approvals and vendor escalations.

•     Mentor and train junior buyers or warehouse staff on purchasing procedures as the team scales.

•     Support onboarding of new procurement processes and systems.

Qualifications

Required

•     Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.

•     4+ years of procurement, purchasing, or buyer experience, ideally including exposure to industrial, mining, or remote-site operations.

•     Strong vendor negotiation and sourcing skills.

•     Proficiency with purchase order systems and Microsoft Excel.

•     Ability to travel periodically to MRG's Silver Peak, NV site for onsite work, meetings, and vendor/warehouse coordination [INSERT: expected frequency/duration].

•     Valid driver’s license.

Preferred

•     Experience purchasing for a mining, construction, or heavy industrial site.

•     Familiarity with MSHA Part 48 requirements and site safety documentation.

•     Experience with purchasing software systems.

Physical Requirements

This is a remote role; the following apply during periodic onsite visits to the Silver Peak site:

•     Ability to traverse rugged, uneven mine site terrain, including inclines and unpaved surfaces

•     Exposure to outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and dust

•     Valid driver’s license

Work Environment

This is a remote-based role, working primarily from a home office with regular virtual coordination across purchasing, warehouse, and accounting systems. Periodic travel to the Silver Peak, NV site is required 1-2 times per month, during which the role splits time between an office/warehouse environment and the yard/laydown areas, with exposure to high-desert heat, cold, wind, and dust. The Senior Procurement Specialist interfaces regularly with the Warehouse team, Accounting, and site department leads (Maintenance, Processing, Construction, EHS). On-site housing and meals are provided during site visits as part of MRG's employee value proposition.

The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet ongoing operational needs.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background screening, medical exam, and drug/alcohol screening verifying the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Mineral Ridge Gold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be revised at any time.