Buyer

Florence Copper • Florence, MS

98d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, procuring, and managing the supply of equipment, materials, and services required for plant operations, drilling, construction, maintenance, and ongoing site activities. The role supports Florence Copper’s in-situ copper recovery operations and requires vendor management, cost control, timely delivery, compliance with applicable standards, and coordination with internal stakeholders. This is an onsite office job placement in Florence, Arizona, with occasional site visits to the warehouse, yard, or field.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to work with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
• Strong computer skills, specifically with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs. when needed.
• Must comply with site health, safety, and environmental policies, wear required PPE, and operate within a mining or industrial environment.
• Flexibility to respond to supply delays, urgent orders, or evolving operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in mining, well-drilling, or heavy construction, including familiarity with mining site equipment such as wellfield equipment, pumps, piping, drilling rigs, and heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) or similar contract law applicable to procurement.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, cost-reduction initiatives, and vendor-development programs.
• Experience with the 4Site Enterprise Management System.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for mining and drilling equipment, construction materials, parts, and consumables.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules, including during supply chain uncertainty.
• Monitor and manage lead times to support uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and finance to forecast needs, understand project timelines, and align purchasing plans.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, supplier performance, and order expediting.
• Stay informed about trade strikes, shipping delays, and other external factors that may affect deliveries.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare scopes of supply, issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), compare quotations, award purchase orders and contracts, and negotiate terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed