Procurement Superintendent

Hudbay Minerals Inc.; 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

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is looking for a Procurement Superintendent in Tucson, Arizona. This role focuses on managing suppliers and ensuring compliance with agreements and company policies. You'll oversee tenders, liaise with internal clients, and provide guidance to team members.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management and experience in similar sectors. Hudbay offers competitive benefits such as annual bonuses, medical insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in Engineering, Mining, or Construction industries preferred.
• Experience in Capital Procurement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and procurement of goods and services.
• Perform evaluations of competing proposals.
• Ensure compliance with agreements and company policies.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Compliance Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

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.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose of Role

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

Role Accountabilities

• Procurement of Goods and services.
• Perform commercial and technical evaluations of competing proposals.
• Manage Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant key metrics (Eg: SHE, Schedule, Cost).
• Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the prequalification, preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and award of orders.
• Ensure commercial correspondence with vendors is efficiently handled.
• Liaise with end-users / internal clients / requestors to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved and liaise with suppliers to expedite progress mindful of foreseen liquidated damages.
• Escalate complex functional/technical issues in a timely and proactive manner, to the Procurement Manager or Project Manager if applicable.
• As necessary, liaise with legal counsel or management for clarification and/or direction with regard to any procurement liabilities that may arise.
• Provide coaching, support, and guidance to other team members to ensure delivery of results where possible.
• Liaise with end-users / internal clients / requestors to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved
• Liaise with Suppliers to expedite progress
• Normal office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory.

Minimum Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field.
• Experience in a similar role within Engineering, Mining or Construction industries.
• Experience in Capital Procurement.
• Full MS Office or Google suite Packages at minimum intermediate level.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements

Physical

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory.

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

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

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.