What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at HECLA MINING CO.?
As a member of our buying team, you are responsible for procuring operational direct-charge items and ensuring that those procurements meet business needs s to keep our production going and our profitability up. These items will be sourced to supply a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You will work at our Vintage Park office in Juneau and will have scheduled days on site at the Warehouse location. You will be in charge of developing sources of supply, maintaining purchasing records, and following price trends. You will be called upon to take appropriate action to assist in ordering inventory based on an inventory plan, storage capability, and forecasted consumption at the mine site. You must know how to work independently and as a part of a team, as well as identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
About Us
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing approximately 450 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Here’s what you can expect in this role:
- Training first. We provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well. We also provide MSHA training to new hires prior to them heading out to the mine site.
- You have excellent attention to detail, and you will utilize these skills while reviewing price discrepancies and assist accounts payable with timely settlements of outstanding issues.
- You have experience with purchasing, and business administration.
- You will review supplier performance issues, and work on positive solutions for improvement among vendors.
- You will refine the purchase reference library, including parts manual to cross-reference material and general supply catalogs necessary to support procurement.
- Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before work starts. You will promote and personally observe safety procedures.
- You will be a part of and help build a team you can rely on; a team that will have your back.
If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla-mining.com/careers/
We have a three-part interview process. You must complete the self-assessment that will be sent to you via e-mail after you have completed your application. Then, if you are selected, our first interview will be a phone or video interview. Finally, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to a mine site and Juneau visit.
Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit Hecla’s website at www.hecla-mining.com and our recruiting page at http://www.hecla-mining.com/careers/
POSITION SUMMARY
The successful candidate will work well in both a team environment and independently to procure goods needed for site operations. Organization, communication, and multi-tasking are important to successful completion of these duties.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Procure operational direct-charge items in association with Materials Procurement policies and procedures.
- Responsible for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
- Review and action system-generated Requisitions direct charge.
- Evaluate items on requisitions; ensures procurements meet the needs of business while maintaining pricing integrity.
- Develops sources of supply, maintain purchasing records, follow price trends, and perform availability lead-time checks.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of purchasing agreements, authorize and release orders per agreements.
- Take appropriate action to assist in ordering of inventory items based on inventory plan, storage capability, and forecast consumption.
- Develop appropriate purchasing reference library including parts manual, cross-reference material and general supply catalogs necessary to support procurement.
- Expedite outstanding orders; ensures communication of order status to end users as appropriate.
- Perform supply close procedures. Review invoices for price discrepancies, freight terms and assist accounts payable with timely settlements of outstanding issues.
- Review and action accounting reports (quantity and price mismatch reports, liability reports, others as needed).
- Reviews invoices per contracts to ensure accuracy.
- Reviews supplier performance issues, works on positive solutions for improvements.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND Accountabilities
Include, but are not limited to:
All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety and health, and assist in the control of incidents, injuries and loss. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses
- Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work
- Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable
- Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable
- Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations
- Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner
- Using and maintaining PPE
- Providing suggestions for improving work processes
- Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets
- Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits
- Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job
- Participating in risk assessment methodology
- Participating in safety initiatives
- Receiving training and instruction as required
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Business Administration, Purchasing, or Related Degree from a four-year college preferred; equivalent experience may be acceptable to meet degree requirements.
Other Qualifications
Two years' experience in purchasing or related position, preferably within the mining industry.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to talk and hear.
Other Physical Demands
Vision:
- Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Speaking:
- Able to clearly communicate with co-workers and supervisors on the radio and in person
Hearing:
- Must wear hearing protection while working in the mill or in the mine (paste plant)
Work Environment & Job Schedule
Employees may be exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the mill and other work environments can be very loud. Work schedule is 4 days on, 3 days off. This position may occasionally require work on nights or weekends.
ABOUT US
Greens Creek
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 425 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Community
Juneau, Alaska's capital, is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as a good education system, year-round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather, and a keen sense of community. Juneau is rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Compensation & Benefits
Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverages such as disability coverage and life insurance. Retirement benefits include a pension plan and 401(k) with company match.
Applications & Resumes
Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Resumes are welcome but must be uploaded online and attached to your completed online employment application. You may apply at http://www.hecla-mining.com/careers/.
Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit Hecla’s website at www.hecla-mining.com
and our recruiting page at
http://www.hecla-mining.com/careers/
