Procurement / Contracts Specialist

Ravensworth Coal Management Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Education assistance

Job summary

Glencore is seeking a Procurement / Contracts Specialist for Ravensworth Operations. You will manage the end-to-end procurement and contract management lifecycle, identify cost-saving opportunities, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate contracts to maximise value across the operation.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, report on contract performance, and drive improvements while working within a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Law or related discipline.
• Extensive contract management experience and understanding of commercial, financial and contracting principles.
• Identify commercial opportunities, optimise value and drive improvements across procurement and supply chain.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience reporting on contract performance, key metrics, deliverables and outcomes.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual documentation.
• Experience working in a large, complex corporate environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement and contract management lifecycle.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and develop sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Drive improvements to processes and reduce costs to maximise value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes.
• Provide status updates and reporting on contract performance.

Skills

Contract management

Sourcing strategies

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Reporting

Documentation

Organization

Education

Engineering, Commerce, Business, or Law degree

Job description

Ravensworth Operations | Reliable - Adaptive - Valued
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. This is an opportunity to apply your commercial expertise, influence business outcomes and contribute to the ongoing success of a dynamic mining operation.

You will be part of a collaborative Commercial team, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop effective procurement strategies, optimise contract performance and deliver sustainable commercial improvements. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Procurement / Contracts Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and contract management lifecycle. From identifying cost-saving opportunities and developing sourcing strategies through to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships, you will play an important role in ensuring the business achieves optimal commercial outcomes. You will be trusted to take ownership of key commercial activities, build strong stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and maximise value across the operation.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive contract management experience and a strong understanding of commercial, financial and advanced contracting principles.
• Proven ability to identify commercial opportunities, optimise value and drive improvements across the procurement and supply chain lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing effective procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience reporting on contract performance, key metrics, deliverables and commercial outcomes.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual documentation, including correspondence, variations and scopes of work.
• Experience working within a large, complex corporate or enterprise environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Annual flexible performance payment.
• External education assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Clear career pathways and opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible working arrangements, where operationally practicable.
• Access to employee discount and rewards programs.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits.

For further information please contact: Rob Baker, Commercial Manager, on (02) 65 700 710.

Applications Close: Sunday, 29 November 2026

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