What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Piper Maddox?
Our client is a rapidly expanding U.S.-based uranium production business. With rising nuclear demand, tightening uranium supply, and a scalable, low-cost mining model, they are a strongly positioned for long-term growth and energy-security leadership.
The Procurement Manager will lead procurement and supply chain operations for Wyoming, with potential future oversight across additional U.S. mining sites. This role focuses on optimizing purchasing processes, improving warehousing systems, managing supplier relationships, and supporting efficient mine operations.
Location: Casper, WY (no remote flexibility)
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee local purchasing of materials, equipment, and services.
- Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management.
- Standardize and improve procurement processes with scalability for multi-site operations.
- Collaborate with site and corporate leadership to align purchasing strategy with operational goals.
- Build and manage efficient warehousing, logistics, and inventory control systems.
- Manage staff, budgets, inventory levels, and timely delivery of materials to operating and project sites.
- Support forecasting, cost-saving initiatives, and future expansion needs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 4 years in procurement or supply chain, ideally in mining, construction, or oil & gas.
- Proven process-improvement, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP and centralized/multi-site procurement.
- Mining or manufacturing background required; familiarity with mining equipment/vendors is a plus.
