What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expediting Manager - Capital Projects position at Freeport-McMoRan?
Where You Will Work
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 Do
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.
What You Bring To Freeport
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.
Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
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 Do
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.
What You Bring To Freeport
- 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
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!
- 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.
Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
Salary : $95,500 - $134,000