Head of Procurement – Mining & PNG Cross-Border Supply

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

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Head of Procurement for a Brisbane-based mining and resources client. The role leads end-to-end procurement across Australia and Papua New Guinea, developing governance, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationships to ensure material availability for exploration and mining operations.

You will build a high-performing procurement team, implement SOPs, manage cross-border purchasing, and drive cost optimization while upholding ethical sourcing and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Procurement, SCM, or Strategic Sourcing.
• 3–5 years of senior procurement leadership in mining or heavy industries.
• Experience in international multi-currency environments (AUD, PGK, USD).
• Proven ability building procurement governance, SOPs, and transformation.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end procurement strategy aligned with priorities and schedules.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships across Australia and PNG.
• Establish procurement frameworks, partnerships, and governance processes.
• Design and mentor a procurement organization for corporate and site operations.
• Implement SOPs, delegated authority, and audit-ready controls.
• Lead resolution of complex procurement issues including logistics delays and cross-border purchases.
• Align procurement with project timelines, production requirements, and budgets.
• Drive cost optimization via strategic sourcing and supplier performance management.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards, ethical sourcing, and anti-bribery rules.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Cross-border sourcing

Stakeholder management

Education

Procurement degree

Supply chain qualification

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking a Head of Procurement for a Brisbane-based mining and resources client. The role leads end-to-end procurement across Australia and Papua New Guinea, developing governance, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationships to ensure material availability for exploration and mining operations.

You will build a high-performing procurement team, implement SOPs, manage cross-border purchasing, and drive cost optimization while upholding ethical sourcing and compliance.