Contract Controls Specialist I

Freeport McMoRan•Tyrone, NM

8d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provide expertise and leadership in scheduling and prioritizing contracting activities at assigned site. Oversee safety, quality, and performance of outside service contractors. Serve as site expert and Company representative, interfacing with contractors and multiple disciplines within the company on contracting activities.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of specific experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations within a mining/manufacturing environment, OR
High School diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations within a mining/manufacturing environment including specific Planning experience, OR
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering or related field, with no experience required
Working knowledge of contracting activities
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
Position is in busy, non-smoking office
Location requires mobility in an office environment
Occasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting
Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable State laws
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Perform contracting activities through the administration of contract requests, participating in sourcing activities and award recommendations, onboarding and offboarding of contractors, and issuing routine correspondence
Ensure contracts assigned are maintained and updated and that the payment methods are in place to ensure prompt payment to contractors
Review and approve invoices for correctness and accuracy of contractor work
Lead and drive collaborative sourcing efforts with stakeholders in outsourcing activities to include, but not limited to, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, development of scopes of work, and contractor performance activities
Establish and monitor planned contractor schedules for plant/equipment within assigned area; review and assist in prioritizing work schedules; review and report on contracting budgets and run rates mitigating any potential risks
Monitor and report safety, health, and environmental requirements; ensure manpower and work force skills are adequate and quality standards are met
Utilize tools and resources in communicating contractor requirements and follow up on contractor work quality and completion
Master a working knowledge of Company’s contracting standards, programs, and goals
Perform other duties as required