Salary Range: CA$120,000.00 To CA$130,000.00 Annually

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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.

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 current 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:

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📌 Senior Buyer (Vancouver)
🏢 Coeur Mining
📍 Vancouver