Hybrid Purchasing Manager – Capital Projects

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About the role

  • Purchasing Manager overseeing procurement for major capital projects at Freeport-McMoRan. Developing strategies and managing vendor relationships within a hybrid work environment.

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.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
  • Internal progression opportunities

Job title

Purchasing Manager – Capital Projects

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$95,500 - $134,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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