Job description
Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.
We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.
Please note: This position has the possibility to work remotely up to 100% of the time. The position will require occasional travel to the Phoenix corporate offices and/or site locations . This position may be performed anywhere in the U.S. except California, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky and New York. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the positions shift to in-office work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time should the position meet the established eligibility for these benefits.
Description
Manage a portfolio of mostly regional categories utilizing the latest supply chain tools and market knowledge to deliver the lowest total cost solution to Freeport-McMoRan. Lead commercial negotiations and contract development to ensure favorable terms that mitigate company risk. Act as a single point of contact for suppliers, Global Supply Chain personnel, and internal customers to maximize value creation with respect to category responsibilities.
- Negotiate commercial terms and develop contracts and pricing for category responsibilities.
- Develop cost management techniques and understand the respective category market and industry cost drivers.
- Facilitate internal and external teams that identify key suppliers and develop strategic alliances.
- Prepare analysis and plans for negotiations and lead in the negotiations involving critical suppliers and/or customers.
- Compile market research data, inclusive of economic analysis for historical buying trends along with projected supply pricing models.
- Provide leadership to procurement professionals within GSC as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the given set of categories.
- Seek solutions to minimize routine purchase transactions, anticipate and effectively remove issues / concerns on behalf of the operations with the suppliers for the categories in given responsibility.
- Provide resources and guidance to customers regarding procurement and contracting process while managing related activities and requirements.
- Maintain ownership of procure to pay processes and issues for assigned categories.
- Prepare and present market/contract analysis on assigned commodities to GSC senior leadership.
- Maintain competencies in emerging supply chain strategies.
- Facilitate the development of standards to maximize value and minimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Develop TCO Model for assigned categories and Maintain competencies in emerging supply chain strategies.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience in supply chain and/or contract negotiation/development, OR
- Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in supply chain and/or contract negotiation/development, OR
- High School Diploma/GED and nine (9) years of experience in supply chain and/or contract negotiation/development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in negotiations with large corporations
- Experience in managing multiple $5M+ categories preferably in the Mining, Industrial, Heavy Manufacturing, etc industries
- Experience with Supply Chain Modules in SAP and other Contract Management Systems
- Experience with presenting to leadership around Category Responsibilities
Criteria/Conditions:
- Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ
- Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator. 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 10 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.
- 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
At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here
Benefits:
We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details
Compensation:
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $102,000-$143,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.
Safety / Work Conditions:
Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:
- Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
- Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).
Equal Opportunity Employer
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