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.
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