Procurement Lead

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit in Tucson, AZ is looking for a Procurement Lead to manage suppliers and ensure compliance with agreements and company policies.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management and preferably have experience in the engineering, mining, or construction industries. This full-time role offers various employee benefits including performance bonuses and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role in engineering, mining, or construction industries preferred.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite at intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers of goods and services.
• Perform commercial and technical evaluations of competing proposals.
• Ensure compliance with agreements and company policies.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial and technical evaluations

Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management

Job description

Company Overview

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world‑class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier‑one mining‑friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Role Details

Role Title: Procurement Lead

Reports To: Director, Supply Chain

Job Type: Full‑time Regular

Location: Tucson, AZ

Purpose of Role

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, the Procurement Lead is responsible for managing suppliers of goods and services, safeguarding compliance with agreements—including time, scope and cost—and ensuring compliance with Hudbay’s policies.

Role Accountabilities

• Procurement of goods and services.
• Perform commercial and technical evaluations of competing proposals.
• Manage supplier relationships effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant key metrics such as SHE, schedule, and cost.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of prequalification, preparation, issuance, receipt, opening, assessment of tenders and award of orders.
• Ensure commercial correspondence with vendors is efficiently handled.
• Liaise with end users, internal clients and requestors to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved and coordinate with suppliers to expedite progress while managing liquidated damages.
• Escalate complex functional or technical issues in a timely and proactive manner to the Procurement Manager or Project Manager if applicable.
• Liaise with legal counsel or management for clarification and/or direction regarding any procurement liabilities.
• Provide coaching, support, and guidance to other team members to ensure delivery of results.

Minimum Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience in a similar role within engineering, mining or construction industries.
• Experience in capital procurement.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite at a minimum of intermediate level.

Other Requirements

Employee must be able to prove that they have a current and valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonuses.
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their families.
• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.