Buyer

Kinross Gold Corporation; Kettle Falls (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Stock purchase option

Basic life insurance

Short Term Incentive

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Washington State seeks a purchasing specialist responsible for site materials, services, and equipment procurement. You will align daily activities with Kettle River Operations and support cost-saving through supplier management.

The role emphasizes contract negotiation, logistics coordination, and ERP accuracy. A BS in business administration is preferred, with 3–5 years of purchasing experience and a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing and sourcing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred.
• Ability to analyze situations and decide best action.
• Experience operating computerized purchasing and materials management systems and standard office equipment.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• General understanding of mine operations and maintenance.
• Proficient with MS Office; ERP literacy.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong administrative and organizational writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and work authorization in the US.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and purchase orders; source suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Expand supplier base; evaluate proposals and support contract execution.
• Coordinate logistics and on‑time delivery of materials and services.
• Expedite overdue orders; update ERP with timelines.
• Manage returns, credit requests, and PO modifications.
• Arrange transportation and approve freight invoices.
• Maintain procurement records and perform clerical tasks.
• Build professional vendor and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Provide timely order status updates to end users.
• Address discrepancies between POs, invoices, and receipts.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, safety and environmental standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Bachelor’s degree

Analytical ability

Purchasing systems

Time management

Mine operations understanding

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Administrative writing

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State.

Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has produced gold from six different deposits in the region since 1990.

Currently we are advancing a multi-year pipeline of projects and growing our team to ensure effective delivery and seamless transition into operations.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Superintendent, the incumbent is responsible for handling the purchasing of all materials, supplies, services, and equipment for the site while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect the Kettle River Operations.

Essential Functions

• Manage requisitions and purchase orders, source suppliers, assist with the development and negotiation of contracts based on user requirements, and utilize competitive processes to achieve cost savings.
• Expand supplier base, evaluate proposals, and support contract execution and capital expenditure initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics and ensure on‑time delivery of materials and services.
• Expedite overdue orders and update ERP systems with current delivery timelines.
• Manage returns, credit requests, and purchase order modifications.
• Arrange transportation and approve related freight invoices.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, perform necessary clerical tasks, and support on‑call rotation.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates to end users on order status and critical issues.
• Address discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices, and warehouse receipts.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, safety protocols, and environmental standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• 3-5 years previous purchasing and sourcing experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred.
• Ability to analyze situations, make logical decisions, and choose best course of action.
• Must understand and know how to operate computerized purchasing and materials management systems and standard office equipment.
• Good time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize work is essential.
• General understanding of mine operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing MS Office Suite.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the US.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Kinross Leadership Practices

• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models’ humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Kinross Competencies

Strategic Effectiveness

Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

External Engagement

Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

Business Focus

Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

Living the Kinross Values

Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Supply Chain Superintendent

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance
• Short Term Incentive

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).