Contracts & Procurement Lead

The Contracts & Procurement Lead role is based at the Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit
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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 Canada, Peru and the United States.

Contracts & Procurement Lead

Director, Procurement & Logistics

Full‑time, Regular

Head office in Tucson, AZ, with occasional travel to Helvetia, AZ; the primary business unit location is Sahuarita, AZ.

Mid‑Senior level

Reporting to the Director, Procurement & Logistics, the Procurement & Contracts Lead is responsible for managing contracts entered into between Copper World, LLC and suppliers of goods and services, safeguarding compliance with contractual agreements—including time, scope and cost—and ensuring adherence to Hudbay’s policies. The role is located at the head office in Tucson, Arizona.

• Procurement of goods and services.
• Perform commercial and technical evaluations of competing proposals.
• Manage supplier relationships effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (e.g., SHE, schedule, cost).
• Oversee all aspects of pre‑qualification, preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and award of contracts.
• Manage change orders and contract variations.
• Ensure commercial and contractual correspondence with contractors is handled efficiently.
• Liaise with end‑users/internal clients/requestors to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved and coordinate with contractors to expedite progress while mitigating potential liquidated damages.
• Prepare, update and maintain procurement reports (including registers for guarantees, procurement strategy, contracts placed, close‑outs).
• Oversee implementation of the West Coast Procurement Plan for applicable commodity groups.
• Administer assigned contract orders, including change order processing, compliance with terms and regulations, invoice processing, verification, performance evaluation, and contractor compliance in a cost‑effective, timely manner.
• Provide coaching, support and guidance to team members to ensure delivery of results where possible.
• Escalate complex functional or technical issues promptly to the Procurement Manager or Project Manager.
• When necessary, liaise with legal counsel or management for clarification or direction regarding procurement liabilities.

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

• Experience in a similar role within engineering, mining or construction industries.
• Experience in contracts and capital procurement.
• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Suite at a minimum intermediate level.

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and possess the specific vision abilities required for this position.

Work Environment – The work environment requires work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions (hot and/or dry), and potential exposure to noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee must drive a company or rental vehicle or have a valid driver’s license.

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.