Local Sourcing Specialist — Strategic, Flexible & Remote

South32; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks full-paid parental leave

14% superannuation contributions

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Specialist Local Sourcing to deliver commercial value and minimise supply risk through expert sourcing advice and end-to-end category management. The role is permanent with a 4:3 day shift roster, site and work-from-home options, FIFO from Brisbane and Townsville, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

You will develop sourcing plans, coordinate tenders, monitor supplier performance and define scopes with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least three years in a similar sourcing or category management role.
• Contract drafting, negotiation and assessment of commercial risks.
• Collaborative stakeholder relationships and clear communication to influence outcomes.
• Practical use of SAP and Ariba Sourcing & Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans and coordinate tenders, negotiations and contract awards.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues and manage contract variations.
• Partner with stakeholders to define scopes and secure governance approvals.
• Identify market opportunities and support local and Indigenous procurement targets.
• Help manage contracts and disputes.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

SAP

Ariba

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or supply chain

MCIPS (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Ariba Sourcing & Contracts

Job description

South32 is seeking a Specialist Local Sourcing to deliver commercial value and minimise supply risk through expert sourcing advice and end-to-end category management. The role is permanent with a 4:3 day shift roster, site and work-from-home options, FIFO from Brisbane and Townsville, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

You will develop sourcing plans, coordinate tenders, monitor supplier performance and define scopes with stakeholders.