Procurement Specialist Direct Materials

Location: brisbane
Salary: $145000 - $155000 per annum
Job Type: permanent
Contact: Sean Johnson
Procurement Specialists – Direct Materials / Logistics and Transport

Location: Brisbane, QLD | Full-time, permanent | Reports to Senior Procurement Manager

Our client is a leading supplier to the global resources sector, committed to helping create a sustainable and decarbonised world. With thousands of employees across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, they are a trusted partner to customers and suppliers in mining, quarrying and construction.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for two Procurement Specialists to join their Asia Pacific Supply Chain and Procurement team. You’ll own a portfolio of either direct materials or Logistics and Transport categories that keep their manufacturing operations running.

The OpportunityAs Procurement Specialist, you’ll manage a range of categories at any one time, covering chemicals, packaging and raw materials, along with some industry specific commodities that can be learnt from within.
You’ll run sourcing events of up to $1M, planning each package of working closely with your Manager to release through to market, negotiation and contract.

The team is busy and well supported. There is a clear career pathway from Specialist to Procurement Manager and on to Senior Manager for someone who wants to grow with the business.

You will have the following responsibilities:
  • Developing and maintaining category strategies that balance safety, operational risk, cost, service, sustainability and capacity
  • Analysing spend, volumes and supplier performance to find cost reduction and optimisation opportunities
  • Leading end-to-end sourcing, including market engagement, RFx development, evaluation, negotiation and recommendations
  • Negotiating commercial terms covering pricing mechanisms, SLAs, KPIs, escalation frameworks and risk allocation
  • Administering contracts through performance monitoring, renewals and variations, and making sure they meet regulatory and safety obligations
  • Running supplier performance reviews and managing supplier risk and escalations with operational stakeholders
  • Partnering with operations, manufacturing, HSE, supply chain, capital projects and commercial teams, and giving clear commercial advice
  • Supporting capital projects and other categories as required, and helping improve procurement processes, tools and reporting
What we are looking for:

Our client is open on industry background. Experience in manufacturing, resources, chemicals or utilities would be well regarded, and direct materials experience is desirable. They place the most weight on attitude, learning ability and mindset, and they want a well-rounded procurement professional who can pick up a new category quickly.
  • Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Law, Engineering or a related discipline is beneficial
  • CIPS/MCIPS or equivalent accreditation (or progress toward it) well regarded
  • Experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing within a structured procurement environment
  • Strong commercial and analytical skills, including cost modelling, spend analysis and market assessment
  • Proven negotiation experience and a sound understanding of contract practices
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Competence with procurement systems, contract management platforms and data analysis tools
  • A solid grasp of procurement governance, probity and ethical sourcing
Culture and locationCulture is a priority for our client. Safety comes first in their values, and they look for people who treat the business as their own and want to build a long-term career with them. Flexible working arrangements are supported and considered individually.

This role is based in Brisbane, with occasional site visits.

How to applyIf you’re a commercially sharp procurement professional ready to build a long-term career, apply via the link below or contact Sean Johnson, Client Services Director at Six Degrees Executive on 0422 184 378 for a confidential conversation.

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