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Freeport-McMoRan · 15 hours ago

Purchasing Manager - Capital Projects

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $134K/yr

4+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading company in the mining and metals sector, and they are seeking a Purchasing Manager for Capital Projects. The role involves driving purchasing strategies, overseeing the purchasing lifecycle, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the successful acquisition of equipment and materials for major capital projects.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Drive purchasing strategies and ensure successful acquisition of equipment and materials for major capital projects

Oversee the entire purchasing lifecycle, from developing negotiation strategies to managing vendor relationships and monitoring delivery of engineered packages

Develop and implement commercial and purchasing processes, procedures, and strategies aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budgets

Manage and optimize purchasing activities across projects to ensure efficiency and minimize delays

Coordinate staffing plans and assignments with project procurement managers, EPCMs, and vendors

Develop reporting systems for consistent information dissemination across projects

Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and conformity of purchase orders

Lead and mentor purchasing staff, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training

Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment, identify potential supply chain delays, and develop mitigation plans

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 skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

High School diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience in capital project procurement management; OR

Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline and six (6) 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 four (4) 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

Domestic and International travel up to 15%

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws