Brian Buttram

Brian Buttram serves as the Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain at Freeport-McMoRan, where responsibilities include category management of bulk materials, centralized procurement, and contract administration, supporting operations across North America and PT Freeport Indonesia. With a career spanning over two decades, Brian has held various positions within Freeport-McMoRan, including Director of Global Supply Chain and Strategic Transportation Manager, focusing on procurement, logistics, and inventory control. Prior experience includes roles at US Airways and BASF, where Brian developed expertise in engineering and financial analysis. Brian holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.