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Freeport-McMoRan · 4 days ago

Expediting Manager - Capital Projects

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading mining company, and they are seeking an Expediting Manager to lead the expediting process for major capital projects. The role involves coordinating vendor activities, managing a team, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while maintaining quality standards.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the expediting process to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services for major capital projects

Coordinate vendor activities, monitor schedules, and resolve procurement and delivery issues to meet project timelines and quality standards

Oversee a team of expeditors and supplier quality personnel across a portfolio of multimillion-dollar projects, supporting more than five capital projects concurrently

Develop and implement expediting and supplier quality surveillance strategies and plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budgets

Manage and optimize expediting processes to ensure efficiency and minimize delays

Assign expediting and SQS personnel and coordinate with approved third-party agencies as needed

Develop reporting systems for consistent information dissemination across projects

Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and conformity of materials and equipment

Train and mentor personnel to maintain standards

Identify potential supply chain delays and develop mitigation plans with vendors

Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain vendor performance metrics

Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices

Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

Procurement managementSupply chain managementProject managementAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solving

Required

High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in project procurement management and analysis projects; OR

Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline and five (5) years combined experience in procurement management, inventory management, system & project management; OR

Master's degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline and five (5) years combined experience in procurement management, inventory management, system & project management

Ability to take a leadership oversight role involving multiple concurrent projects

Ability to manage a team of personnel including mentoring and guidance

Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management for major capital projects

Knowledge of corporate governance policies, protocols, and procedures for compliance

Ability to support VPs, Directors, Project Managers, and interface with suppliers and contractors

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities