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Superintendent, Supply Chain, Kettle River - Buckhorn, Republic, Washington, USA

Reference no. KRB041210SpChSuper

Purpose of Role: The Supply Chain Superintendent is responsible for managing the implementation and execution of the Purchasing, Warehouse and Logistics strategy for assigned commodities and or products, ensuring ongoing cross-functional coordination, and delivering annual improvements in total cost, quality, and service. This position is responsible for contributing to the process of sourcing and store strategy development, supplier selection, negotiation, and strategy refinement. Additionally this position will support the development and implementation of strong business systems to establish and manage supplier partnerships and to positively contribute to company objectives.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties

- Implements processes, policies, systems, and practices within purchasing and warehousing that contribute to a unified business platform that is scalable, transferable to other functional areas, and adds value for key stakeholders

- Acts as a change agent and project sponsor for key initiatives; models organizational values, sets the cultural tone, and prioritizes business goals

- Collaborates with senior management to identify and analyze business requirements and the implications for the team; identifies gaps and implements agreed upon solutions

- Identifies key performance measures for the team; monitors and reports on the achievement of targets and revises strategies as needed

- Uses strong negotiation skills and knowledge of product pricing and availability to provide purchasing services to site

- Ensures the high quality of the products, equipment, and services supplied

- Prepares and is responsible for all required documentation (i.e., contracts) supporting negotiation and ultimate purchasing, including maintenance of inventory and tracking systems

- Provides purchasing services and communicates price changes as required

- Independently handles the negotiation of standard terms and conditions with respect to all capital and non-capital purchases

- Expands bidders list by sourcing new suppliers, checking references, and submitting bidding list to Management.

- Monitors the distribution of inquiries and bid packages to vendors

- Receives and evaluates sealed bids, prepares bid analysis sheets, and recommends favorable bidders

- Supervises the day-to-day activities of the warehouse, including issues related to material logistics and expediting, storage and inventory control maintenance, and / or property utilization in accordance with mining operations, corporate and site policies, procedures, and regulations

- Prepares communication materials, manuals and other written materials related to purchasing and logistics


Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements

- Previous supervisory experience of more than 5 years of related work experience 

- College or technical training equivalent to 2 years of study in business or engineering or equivalent work experience

- Completion of formal professional certification or designation in appropriate area of expertise

- Complete knowledge of the principles within purchasing and warehouse

- Ability to use computerized purchasing and materials management systems and standard office equipment

- Ability to analyze situations, make logical decisions, and choose best course of action

- High energy and self-motivated with strong organizational skills


Additional Qualifications & Skill Requirements

- In-depth understanding of Kinross' processes a definite asset

- Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred

- Master in a Business Administration

- Good interpersonal skills required

- Well-developed technical report writing and presentation skills. Very strong communications skills. Team player with a strong inclination towards developing co-operative solutions

- Ability to 'cut to the chase', quickly identifying key technical and business issues.

- Must be self-directed and work well in a highly unstructured environment

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