Job Description
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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.
Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.
Approximately 400 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
The Expediter & Purchasing is a hybrid, hourly position responsible for supporting procurement activities while serving as weekend expediter and logistics coverage during off-shift periods. This role ensures critical materials, parts, and freight are purchased, tracked, expedited, and delivered to site in alignment with operational priorities.
The position is structured to provide dedicated Friday through Monday coverage, a time that historically drives the highest risk for expedited freight, delayed shipments, and unplanned material needs. During this schedule, the Specialist supports purchasing execution, order follow-up, crew boat runs and urgent logistics coordination to maintain continuity of operations.
The schedule for this position is 4 days on Friday-Monday based mainly at the Juneau office with occasional visits to the mine site located 45 miles north of Juneau, and 3 days off.
Responsibilities:
- Work safely, stop work for safety concerns, and follow all safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Support safe purchasing, freight handling, and transportation activities.
- Assist with purchasing OPEX, CAPEX, and MRO goods and services under the guidance of the Sr. Purchasing Agent and Supply Chain leadership.
- Work with operations, administration, maintenance, and warehouse teams on purchasing and inventory needs.
- Process purchase requisitions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist with vendor communication, pricing requests, order acknowledgments, and change orders.
- Help gather quotes and support sourcing activities such as RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs.
- Support accounts payable with invoice reconciliation issues as needed.
- Provide expediting support during Friday through Monday coverage.
- Coordinate local vendor pickups, Alaska Air Cargo, and AML freight handling and staging.
- Track open purchase orders and follow up on items needing expedited delivery.
- Share shipment updates, estimated arrival times, delays, and priority changes with warehouse supervisors and end users.
- Assist with prioritizing freight for crew boat or barge shipment based on operational needs.
- Help maintain accurate bills of lading, shipping documents, AML portal entries, and Oracle transactions.
- Follow DOT Hazmat, customs, and site shipping requirements with support from the team.
- Support requisition, purchase order, and expediting activities in Oracle ERP.
- Provide timely communication and support during weekend and off-shift operations.
- Perform other incidental and related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in purchasing, expediting, logistics, supply chain, warehouse, or administrative support roles preferred; equivalent education, training, or transferable experience will also be considered.
- Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
- Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work a Friday through Monday, 4 on / 3 off schedule, including weekends and holidays as required.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Ability to push and maneuver loaded carts and freight across docks, warehouses, and staging areas.
- Ability to climb up and down gangways, stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces while handling freight or documentation.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, including rain, snow, wind, cold temperatures, and variable marine conditions common in Southeast Alaska.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks for extended periods of time.
- Ability to safely enter and exit vehicles, vessels, and dock areas while wearing required PPE.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Working knowledge of ERP software, Oracle experience preferred.
- Preference given to Alaska residents.
Recruitment Window:
Applications will be accepted through June 7, 2026.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.