Global Head of Mining Procurement & Supply Chain

MatchaTalent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Head of Procurement for a mining and natural resources client. The role covers Australia and Papua New Guinea, requiring frequent travel to PNG and on-site assignments in Australia.

You will lead an end-to-end procurement function, drive governance, supplier partnerships, and cross-border sourcing strategies to ensure material availability for exploration, development, and mining operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement, SCM, or Strategic Sourcing.
• 3–5 years of senior procurement leadership in mining, heavy resources, energy, or construction.
• Experience building procurement organisations and governance frameworks.
• Experience managing procurement in multi-currency environments (AUD, PGK, USD).

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end procurement strategy aligned with priorities and budgets.
• Build, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships across Australia and PNG.
• Establish supplier agreements, procurement frameworks, and sourcing initiatives.
• Design and mentor the procurement organisation across corporate and site ops.
• Develop SOPs, delegated authority, and governance for audit readiness.
• Lead resolution of complex procurement issues like customs delays and logistics bottlenecks.
• Align procurement with project timelines, production needs, and budgets.
• Drive cost optimization through strategic sourcing and supplier performance.
• Ensure governance, ethical sourcing, anti-bribery, and modern slavery compliance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cross-border procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Procurement, Supply Chain Mgmt, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking a Head of Procurement for a mining and natural resources client. The role covers Australia and Papua New Guinea, requiring frequent travel to PNG and on-site assignments in Australia.

You will lead an end-to-end procurement function, drive governance, supplier partnerships, and cross-border sourcing strategies to ensure material availability for exploration, development, and mining operations.