Buyer

Closing Date: April 14, 2026

Location: Anchorage, AK, United States

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

Recruiter: Annabel Morena

About Our Anchorage Office

Teck's Anchorage office is home to an administrative team supporting our Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest zinc mines, which is operated under an innovative agreement between Teck and landowner NANA, a Regional Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Logistics & Procurement Coordinator, the Buyer is responsible for the purchase of materials and services with a goal towards achieving the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the company.

• This position is located in the Anchorage Teck office with a Monday – Friday work schedule*
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Red Dog Operations, including the commodities, equipment, and services required to support site activities
• Coordinate with operations and internal customers to determine material and service requirements, specifications, and priorities
• Evaluate, source, and procure materials, supplies, and services in the most efficient manner while meeting changing operational demands
• Achieve lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through effective preparation of solicitations, negotiations, and ongoing supplier performance management
• Solicit, negotiate, and implement supply agreements for key commodity groups to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, and service levels, while promoting local business where possible
• Utilize enterprise ERP systems (SAP preferred) to execute procurement transactions, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, invoice verification, and order tracking
• Monitor order status and actively expedite materials to meet operational priorities; investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies as required
• Coordinate closely with Logistics, Warehousing, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure accurate, timely delivery of materials to site
• Support import, freight, and customs related procurement activities by ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with applicable trade regulations
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Teck Alaska policies, standard purchasing practices, and trade compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate procurement data and documentation within ERP systems to support reporting, audits, and continuous improvement
• Maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with suppliers, internal customers, and stakeholders
• Provide training and guidance to other personnel in materials management practices as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or other related field preferred
• Five (5) to seven (7) years previous procurement experience in an industrial setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and various computer applications
• Experience with SAP procurement and materials management modules preferred; experience with other large-scale ERP systems required
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification preferred
  
  

Working Conditions

• Access:Anchorage Office
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.
  
  

Teck—A great place to work

You already know Teck is a great place to work. It’s also a great place to grow your career.

As a leading Canadian resource company, you’re part of a team that is focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. And we do this guided by our values, which together form The Teck Way.

Grow with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Buyer role. At Teck, we believe in developing our people and supporting career growth from within.

As an internal candidate, your application may be reviewed in coordination with your current leader and and the hiring manager. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53707 | Job Category: Supply Chain & Procurement | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Anchorage, Red Dog | Workplace Type: On-site