Procurement Lead

About Hudbay:

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 Lead 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field. 
• (Preferred). 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:

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.