Expediting Manager - Capital Projects

Freeport McMoRan•New Orleans, LA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Collaboration Hub in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, Louisiana, serves as an important location for our global support groups, including investor relations, finance, engineering, marketing, communications, and information technology. Employees in New Orleans mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they collaborate virtually and may be required to attend occasional in-person meetings or training. The Hub is located inside a beautiful historic building and provides office space, meeting rooms, kitchen and dining space, phone booths, and technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture, cultural arts, music, and cuisine. Many great hotels, galleries, restaurants, and museums are a short walk from the Hub. What You Will DoLead 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.

Requirements

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
Domestic and International travel up to 15%

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.