Purchasing Agent & Expeditor

Coeur Mining•Juneau, AK

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing & Expediter 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ERP software, Oracle experience preferred.
Preference given to Alaska residents.

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.