Manager Strategic Sourcing - Capital Projects

Why You Should Apply for This Job

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Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

What You Will Do

Responsible for developing and managing strategic supplier relationships and a portfolio of high-value global contracts, leveraging market intelligence and supply chain best practices to deliver optimal business value. This role leads commercial negotiations, mitigates contractual risk, and serves as the primary liaison between suppliers, Global Supply Chain, project leadership, executive management, and internal stakeholders to drive performance, collaboration, and value creation.

• Develop and execute global category strategies for Engineering and Construction services, utilizing spend analytics, market intelligence, cost modeling, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies to optimize sourcing decisions, reduce costs, and maximize value across capital projects.
• Maintain strategic relationships with contractors, suppliers, project teams, and Global Supply Chain stakeholders, fostering collaboration, driving supplier performance, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and project requirements.
• Lead contract governance, procurement strategy, and commercial negotiations for complex agreements, ensuring competitive pricing, risk mitigation, contract compliance, and continuous improvement of procurement processes and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with estimating teams and key stakeholders to deliver market intelligence, cost analysis, performance reporting, and strategic insights that support data-driven decision-making and identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation.
• Provide subject matter expertise and leadership to supply chain and contracting professionals by establishing best practices, guiding category management initiatives, and advancing sourcing, procurement, and supplier management capabilities across the organization.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Master's degree and five (5) years of experience in supply chain and/or contract negotiation/development, OR
• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience in Supply Chain, Project Contract Management, Business, Accounting, Engineering or a related field, OR
• High School Diploma/GED and eleven (11) years of experience in Supply Chain, Project Contract Management , Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in negotiations with large multi-national companies working with their senior level leadership.
• Significant experience in managing multiple $100M+ categories in the Mining, Industrial, Heavy Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, EPCM industries
• Experience with Supply Chain Modules in SAP and other Contract Management Systems
• Significant experience interacting with and presenting to Senior & C Suite level leadership as a Category Subject Matter Expert

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $130,000-$180,000. 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.  Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration.  Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Companys plan and award agreements.  More details will be shared during the hiring process.

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• 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

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Attendance at monthly in-office meetings at the Phoenix Hub location is required.

Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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