Procurement / Contracts Specialist

Ulan Coal Mines Pty Ltd. Company; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Annual bonus

Education assistance

Career development

Flexible working

Discounts and rewards

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Glencore Ravensworth Operations is seeking a commercially focused Procurement/Contracts Specialist to join the Commercial team in Ravensworth, NSW. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage end-to-end procurement, negotiate contracts and drive supplier performance to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.

You will identify cost-saving opportunities, develop sourcing strategies and work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver sustainable commercial

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in contract management and commercial/financial contracting.
• Ability to identify commercial opportunities and optimise value.
• Experience reporting on contract performance and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and develop sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Report on contract performance and deliver commercial outcomes.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Commerce/Business/Law

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

We are looking for a commercially focused and proactive professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering practical business outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• 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?

We invest in our people because we want them to build careers, not just fill roles. You'll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• 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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