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We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine 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, Canada.

Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land package. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.

Coeur Silvertip 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:

Operating in a Northern British Columbia mining environment on a two week in/two week out shift rotation, the Senior Buyer is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day purchasing, contracting, and inventory management requirements of the Silvertip Operation. The role combines high dollar/strategic commodity sourcing and supplier negotiation with the operational purchasing, warehousing, and inventory control functions that keep the site supplied.

Responsibilities:

Maintain regional responsibility for a strategic and/or high-dollar commodity or group of commodities, for price/value determination, product and/or service negotiations, and terms and conditions;
Develop and implement procurement strategies for managed commodities, including competitive positioning, technology direction, supplier analysis, development and selection, and pricing strategy;
Coordinate the purchase of goods and supplies required for the operation, following the purchasing process including purchase orders, product pricing/requests for quotation, and order reconciliation;
Act as the primary interface with suppliers for relationship management, contract negotiation, establishing the business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business development, and supplier awards programs;
Provide contract and negotiation management services with internal and external service providers;
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to determine the need for amendments or extensions, and compliance with contractual obligations; arbitrate claims or complaints arising in the performance of contracts;
Source all products and services, maintaining continuity of supply while delivering the lowest total cost through RFP and contracting solutions;
Lead negotiations for high-impact commodities, providing guidance on negotiation strategy and planning, developing commodity strategy, and delivering consistent communication to suppliers, including senior executives of industry-leading multi-national companies;
Participate in the commodity negotiation process, ensuring accurate forecasting and pricing;
Conduct strategic analysis on pricing, market conditions, suppliers, customers, competitors, contracts, and long-term agreements; manage data flow for market pricing fluctuations and analytical/commodity management tools;
Provide site direction and performance reporting for cost analysis to senior management, ensuring all reporting is accurately completed in a timely manner;
Act as site liaison to manage critical shortages, develop strategies for constrained commodities, and represent the site on related systems changes affecting purchasing responsibilities;
Drive process improvement, working with the team on the development of IT tools, defining business processes, and implementing new tools/processes;
Perform bid activity for sensitive/highly visible complex bids;
Ensure warehousing functions effectively service the operation;
Provide inventory control services and support to Operations, Maintenance, and the Warehouse;
Conduct quarterly review of all items that have not turned in 365 days;
Conduct quarterly review of inventory items valued at $10,000.00 or greater;
Responsible for new Master Inventory additions through the Stock Request Process;
Supervise, direct, coordinate, and coach the activities of employees engaged in warehousing processes;
Ensure employees are trained and experienced for assigned tasks, and perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment, and carry out job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures;
Monitor equipment and processes, and conduct/direct troubleshooting activities when problems arise.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 8 years experience in a purchasing role, including exposure to strategic/high-dollar commodity sourcing;
Experience in tendering, negotiating, and awarding service contracts;
Strong purchasing negotiation skills;
Prior supervisory or team-lead experience, ideally within a warehouse or inventory environment;
Mining industry experience desired;
Valid driver's license;
Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Information:

Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
Eligible for Annual Bonus.
Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.

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 and Canada is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Senior Buyer

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