Contract Controls Specialist I

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.  Apply Today!       Where You Will Work     Our rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium.     The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.    What You Will Do 
 Under general supervision, provide expertise and leadership in scheduling and prioritizing contracting activities at assigned site. Oversee safety, quality, and performance of outside service contractors. Serve as site expert and Company representative, interfacing with contractors and multiple disciplines within the company on contracting activities. Perform contracting activities through the administration of contract requests, participating in sourcing activities and award recommendations, onboarding and offboarding of contractors, and issuing routine correspondence Ensure contracts assigned are maintained and updated and that the payment methods are in place to ensure prompt payment to contractors Review and approve invoices for correctness and accuracy of contractor work Lead and drive collaborative sourcing efforts with stakeholders in outsourcing activities to include, but not limited to, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, development of scopes of work, and contractor performance activities Establish and monitor planned contractor schedules for plant/equipment within assigned area; review and assist in prioritizing work schedules; review and report on contracting budgets and run rates mitigating any potential risks Monitor and report safety, health, and environmental requirements; ensure manpower and work force skills are adequate and quality standards are met Utilize tools and resources in communicating contractor requirements and follow up on contractor work quality and completion Master a working knowledge of Company's contracting standards, programs, and goals Perform other duties as required What You Bring To Freeport 
   High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of specific experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations within a mining/manufacturing environment, OR High School diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations within a mining/manufacturing environment including specific Planning experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering or related field, with no experience required Working knowledge of contracting activities   What We Offer You   The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $65,000-$90,000 . 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