Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Metso; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Annual incentive program

Flexible working

Paid parental leave 18 weeks

Medical benefits

Career development support

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Metso Minerals is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead the Australia-based procurement team in West Perth. You will translate global strategies into local sourcing plans, ensure reliable and compliant supply for capital equipment, and partner with Business Lines and Operations.

The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier development, governance and cross-functional leadership, with travel ~15% and a focus on safety, ethics and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Significant procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in mining or industrial project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability.
• Proficiency with SAP or ERP and Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Translate global procurement strategies into local sourcing plans for Australia.
• Lead procurement across equipment projects and internal supply with category ownership.
• Secure supplier capacity, quality, delivery, cost competitiveness and continuity.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contracting.
• Develop supplier base and manage performance, risk and phase-outs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, processes and legal requirements.
• Govern governance for POs, supplier commitments and changes.
• Collaborate with Heads of Procurement and global teams to capture synergies.
• Monitor KPIs such as savings, on-time delivery and supplier risk.
• Coach and develop procurement professionals; promote safety and ethics.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 11/02/2026

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to join the Metso Minerals Procurement team in Australia. Based in our West Perth office, this role will lead the local execution of Minerals procurement strategies and ensure reliable, competitive and compliant supply for capital equipment and operational requirements. The position combines strategic sourcing, supplier development, procurement governance and cross-functional leadership in close collaboration with Business Lines, Project Management, Operations and global category teams.

Team you belong to

You will be part of the global Minerals Procurement organization and work closely with procurement colleagues in Australia and across Metso’s global network. The role has a strong interface with local business and operational leaders, Heads of Procurement, Global Category Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Legal, Finance and Project Management. You will lead and develop the local procurement team and act as a key procurement partner for the Australian Minerals business.

What you’ll do

• Translate global and Business Line procurement strategies into clear local sourcing and supplier-development plans for Australia.
• Lead procurement activities across equipment projects, standard equipment, internal supply, logistics and relevant spend, in line with agreed category ownership.
• Secure supplier capacity, quality, delivery, cost competitiveness and continuity of supply to support project and customer commitments.
• Lead strategic sourcing, tendering, commercial evaluation, negotiation and contracting, in collaboration with category management, legal and other relevant stakeholders.
• Build and manage a competitive supplier base, including supplier identification, qualification, development, performance management, risk mitigation and, when required, phase-out.
• Ensure compliance with Metso policies, procurement processes, approval authorities, contractual standards, trade requirements and applicable laws.
• Establish effective governance for purchase orders, supplier commitments, changes, claims, expediting and escalation management.
• Collaborate with other Heads of Procurement and regional and global teams to capture synergies, leverage spend and share supplier capabilities.
• Monitor and improve procurement performance through relevant KPIs, including savings, cost avoidance, on-time delivery, quality, payment terms, supplier risk and compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop procurement professionals, setting clear priorities, accountability and individual development plans.
• Promote a culture of safety, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to digitalization, data quality and process-improvement initiatives across Procurement and Supply Chain.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; postgraduate studies or professional procurement qualifications are an advantage.
• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain, including progressive leadership responsibility in an international matrix organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders across business, technical and functional areas.
• Experience in mining, minerals processing, heavy equipment, engineering, manufacturing, construction or a comparable project-based industrial environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven capability in supplier negotiations, contracts, total-cost analysis and risk management.
• Solid understanding of project procurement, engineered-to-order supply, supplier quality, logistics and operational procurement interfaces.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills, with the confidence to operate across cultures and organizational levels.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP environment; strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and procurement analytics tools.
• Fluent professional English; other languages are an advantage.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, and to maintain the documentation required for business travel.
• A proactive, accountable and results-oriented leadership style, with a strong commitment to safety, ethics and customer success.

What's in it for you

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority, with support for both physical and mental wellbeing.
• A competitive base salary aligned with your skills and experience, together with an annual incentive program.
• Additional annual leave benefits for permanent and maximum-term employees.
• Flexible ways of working, enabling the team to balance time between home and the office in line with business needs.
• Gender-neutral paid parental leave of 18 weeks at full pay.
• Paid volunteer leave to support the local community or an organization of your choice.
• An active social club, company-wide events and family-focused activities.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including access to discounted private health insurance for employees and eligible immediate family members.
• Company-provided salary continuance insurance.
• Career development and education assistance to support your technical, commercial and leadership ambitions.