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

Reference no. KRBSCSpec31610

Purpose of Role: The Supply Chain Specialist (SCS) supports the KRO supply chain department and will report to the Superintendent of Supply Chain. Among his/her duties and responsibilities is to manage the supply chain system and operations, including cost, quality, delivery, negotiations, and material flow. The SCS will ensure service and operating standards are met (internally and externally). The SCS will also take an active role in the design and development of processes, practices, and methodologies in supply chain.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties

1. Daily Management of Supply Chain Process

a) Lead and support purchasing process, including RFQs, evaluation of proposals, negotiations of terms, and business award

b) Researches information to support decision making and improve processes, technologies or methodologies

c) Execute material requisitions to support production plans in line with MRP, reorder point, safety stock, and manually derived requirements

d) Contributes to the development of policies and practices in within purchasing and logistics that contribute to a unified business platform that is scalable, transferable to other functional areas, and adds value for key stakeholders


2. Manages Vendor Relations and the Execution of Vendor Contracts

e) Lead and facilitate supplier discussions to support material flow, projects, and escalations

f) Lead and support efforts to reduce supplier cost, leadtimes, and inventory

g) Lead and support contract creation and execution for key supplier relationships

h) Expedite material to ensure a sense of urgency and best possible delivery dates are achieved

i) Drive supplier accountability, identify improvement opportunities, and escalate swiftly

j) Expands bidders list by sourcing new suppliers, checking references, and submitting bidding list 

k) Monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive escalations

l) Research and analyze commodity trends impacting material cost and availability

m) Identify and develop new sources of supply when existing sources are inadequate


3. Supervises Warehouse Processes 

n) 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

o) Lead month-end close activities, including inventory troubleshooting and adjustments

p) Lead cycle counts and inventory management activities including obsolete material disposal, ABC classification, mobility analysis, etc.

q) Responsible for warehouse scratch rates, directing warehouse personnel regarding out-of-stock materials, receiving errors, selecting errors and warehouse slotting of products

r) Collects, approves and inputs timecards to monitor overtime, absence, and attendance


4.  Supports and Leads Continuous Improvement within Supply Chain 

s) Prepares communication materials, manuals and other written materials related to technical issues, programs or systems

t) Actively seeks mentorship and learning to improve product or technical knowledge and skill set

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

v) Lead and support development and implementation of Supplier Risk Management Plans

w) Lead Continues Improvement plans in the Supply Chain department, such as 5s deployment and Lean Six Sigma projects

x) Other duties as required



Sustainability Expectations
Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations. Wears PPE at all times while in production environment. Is alert and observes, corrects and reports unsafe conditions. Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.



Scope of Responsibility & Complexity
Work is complex and performed under limited direction. Problem resolution is within established guidelines and procedures, requiring the use of judgment to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given situation. Seeks assistance from others when dealing with unfamiliar or problem situations. Proceeds on own initiative but supervisor is available to provide direction in the amendment / development of new practices and procedures. Work is reviewed for attainment of objectives, adherence to policies, procedures, and timelines.



Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements

- BA or BSc in business or engineering or equivalent work experience (MBA with Supply Chain emphasis preferred)

- Additional specialized education of up to 2 years

- Formal professional or technical registration in appropriate area of expertise

- NAPM certification desired

- 2 - 3 years of related work experience

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

- Complete understanding of area of expertise

- Previous supervisory experience



Additional Qualifications & Skill Requirements

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

- Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred

- Ability to learn quickly

- Advanced Level of Excel with abilities in VBA (Excel programming) is desirable

- Experience working with database and business intelligence tools, ERP, and data mining

- Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state

- Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the physical demands sheets

- Ability to speak a second language to assist with global process standardization and improvements a definite asset



Competency Requirements

Behavioral Competency Requirements

Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight.

Coordinating & Organizing:  Effectively coordinate activities, services, and schedules to ensure smooth and efficient operation of work.

Customer Focus: Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the department.

Ethics & Integrity:Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.

Team Leadership: Actively take steps to build cohesive and results-oriented team.


Technical Competency Requirements

Decision Modeling:  Able to consider issues, identify alternatives, and choose/implement solutions

Risk Analysis:  Able to identify and manage audit risk and understand how business risk affects business strategy

Measurement:  Able to use traditional and non-traditional (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) measures that are relevant and reliable

Reporting:  Able to communicate clearly and objectively the work done and the resulting findings in accordance with professional standards

Research:  Able to access relevant guidance/information, understand it, and apply it

Leverage Technology to Develop and Enhance Functional Competencies:  Able to use technology tools effectively and efficiently to develop and apply other functional competencies

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