Senior Contracts Leader, Global Supply Chain (Hybrid)

Freeport-McMoRan; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discounts on insurance and more

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Senior Project Contracts Specialist in Phoenix for a hybrid role. You will lead supply chain processes, develop supplier contracts, and ensure compliance while minimizing risk.

Travel domestically to support business needs is expected. The position requires a strong background in contracting within a global supply chain, with ability to mentor teams and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with nine years of experience in Supply Chain or related fields including contracting activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related fields with five years of experience in Supply Chain or related fields including contracting activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to internal team members on supply chain processes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute supplier contracts in a timely manner, ensuring product specifications and service requirements are clearly defined and communicated.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual standards while minimizing organizational risk and liability exposure.
• Drive competitive pricing and cost savings by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, conducting competitive bid events, and negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Coordinate and align supply chain activities across internal stakeholders and suppliers by facilitating the timely and accurate exchange of critical information.
• Deliver value through the development and execution of timely, accurate, and cost-effective contractual agreements.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to achieve safety and business objectives while meeting cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members on Global Supply Chain processes, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Identify, recommend, and support enhancements to corporate and divisional policies that improve operational effectiveness and business outcomes.
• Develop and execute supply base strategies that reduce total cost of ownership, mitigate risk, and establish a high-performing supplier network.
• Oversee procurement and cash flow activities to support accurate invoice processing and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Contracting activities

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Senior Project Contracts Specialist in Phoenix for a hybrid role. You will lead supply chain processes, develop supplier contracts, and ensure compliance while minimizing risk.

Travel domestically to support business needs is expected. The position requires a strong background in contracting within a global supply chain, with ability to mentor teams and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations.