Buyer | Florence, AZ

Job Description

Company: Florence Copper
Location: Florence, Arizona, United States
Category: Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Experience Level: Mid-Level

Job Summary
Florence Copper is seeking a Buyer to support procurement activities for its in-situ copper recovery operations in Florence, Arizona. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, procuring, and managing the supply of equipment, materials, and services required for plant operations, drilling, construction, maintenance, and ongoing site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for mining and drilling equipment, construction materials, parts, and consumables.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules.
• Monitor and manage lead times to help ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Work with engineering, operations, maintenance, and finance teams to forecast needs, understand project timelines, and align purchasing plans.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement in vendor performance.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, supplier performance, and order expediting.
• Stay informed about trade strikes, shipping delays, and other external factors that could affect deliveries.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing scopes of supply, issuing requests for proposals, comparing quotations, awarding purchase orders and contracts, and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in mining, well-drilling, or heavy construction preferred.
• Experience with mining site equipment, including wellfield equipment, pumps, piping, drilling rigs, and heavy equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code or similar procurement contract law preferred.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, cost-reduction initiatives, and vendor development programs preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• 4Site Enterprise Management System experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based procurement work with possible site visits to warehouses, yards, and field areas.
• May coordinate deliveries, review equipment, and engage with vendors on-site.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Must comply with site health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment and operate within a mining or industrial environment.
• Must be flexible to respond to supply delays, urgent orders, or changing operational needs.

Why This Role Matters
This role supports reliable procurement and supply chain execution for Florence Copper’s in-situ copper recovery operations. The Buyer helps ensure that equipment, materials, parts, and services are sourced, delivered, and managed effectively to support plant operations, drilling, construction, maintenance, and site performance.

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