Purchasing Manager - Capital Projects

Freeport-McMoRan•New Orleans, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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
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.

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.