Hybrid Purchasing Agent, Expeditor

at Coeur Mining, Inc.

• Job title: Purchasing Agent, Expeditor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Tech skills: ERP, Oracle, Oracle ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Juneau, United States

About the role

• Purchasing Agent & Expediter in a mining company supporting procurement activities and logistics. Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of critical materials and freight, working from Juneau, Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Stop working for safety concerns and abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Promote safe behavior in all purchasing, freight handling, and transportation activities.
• Support procurement of OPEX, CAPEX, and MRO goods and services under the direction of Sr. Purchasing Agent and Supply Chain leadership.
• Work closely with operations, administration, and maintenance departments regarding all purchasing and inventory matters.
• Process requisitions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with vendor communication, pricing requests, order acknowledgments, and change orders.
• Sourcing duties including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Assist accounts payable with invoice reconciliation issues.
• Serve as primary expediting support during Friday through Monday coverage.
• Coordinate and perform local vendor pickups, Alaska Air Cargo, and AML freight handling and staging.
• Track and follow up on open purchase orders requiring expedited delivery.
• Communicate ETAs, delays, and priority changes to site Warehouse Supervisors and end users.
• Prioritize freight for crew boat versus barge shipment based on operational needs.
• Ensure accuracy of Bills of Lading, shipping documentation, AML portal entries, and Oracle transactions.
• Maintain compliance with DOT Hazmat, customs, and site shipping requirements.
• Support requisition, purchase order, and expediting activity within Oracle ERP.
• Provide responsive communication and decision-making support during weekend and off-shift operations.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, expediting, logistics, or supply chain roles within mining, construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• 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 and presentation 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.
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
• 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.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for positions that require residency in Juneau, Alaska.