Purchasing Manager - New Orleans Corporate

Where You Will Work  · Our office is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Employees in New Orleans mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they are required to work in office, attend in-person meetings or training and may also collaborate virtually. New O ...

Job description

Where You Will Work 

Our office is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Employees in New Orleans mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they are required to work in office, attend in-person meetings or training and may also collaborate virtually. 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 office.  

What You Will Do

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.

What You Bring To Freeport

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

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $95,500 - $134,000. 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 discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.   

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits  

Company-paid life and disability insurance  

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match  

Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave  

Tuition assistance  

Employee Assistance Program  

Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet  

Internal progression opportunities  

Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package  

What We Require  

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.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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