Remote & On-Site Local Sourcing Specialist

South32 Group Operations Pty; McKinlay Shire; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to site

Onsite accommodation

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty is seeking a Specialist Local Sourcing for a permanent role with a 4:3 day-shift roster, site and work-from-home elements, with FIFO from Brisbane and Townsville, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

You will lead end-to-end category management, drive commercial value, and minimise supply risk through specialist sourcing advice and governance-enabled decisions.

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

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce, supply chain or law

MCIPS (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Ariba Sourcing & Contracts

Job description

South32 Group Operations Pty is seeking a Specialist Local Sourcing for a permanent role with a 4:3 day-shift roster, site and work-from-home elements, with FIFO from Brisbane and Townsville, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

You will lead end-to-end category management, drive commercial value, and minimise supply risk through specialist sourcing advice and governance-enabled decisions.