Senior Sourcing & Contracts Specialist

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Health insurance

Annual incentive bonus

Employee share plan

Salary continuance insurance

GoldSTARR rewards

Parental leave

Salary sacrificing

EAP wellbeing

Job summary

Northern Star Mining Services Limited, ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, invites an experienced Senior Sourcing & Contracts professional to join the Procurement & Supply team in Subiaco, WA. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, contracting and commercial management across the business, guiding governance and strategic supplier relationships.

You will own RFx processes, manage logistics categories, drive cost savings, and provide contract advice to end users.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sourcing and contracting in a mining or heavy industry context.
• Proven ability to implement sourcing strategies for goods and services contracts.
• Strong track record in negotiating and managing commercial arrangements with suppliers.
• Experience handling logistics-related, fixed plant and civil categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end source-to-contract processes including RFx drafting, clarifications and evaluation.
• Provide leadership for Shipping and Logistics category and align contracting with logistics execution.
• Develop and implement savings plans, driving cost savings and operational benefits.
• Provide contract advice to end users and stakeholders across the business.
• Prepare contractual documents and manage post-award contract administration through closeout.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost optimisation

Negotiation

Education

Supply Chain & Logistics qualification

CIPS Certification

Job description

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

Currently our Procurement & Supply Department has a permanent & full-time opportunity for an experienced Senior Sourcing & Contracts professional to join the team, working out of our Subiaco Office.

Here is what awaits you.

This senior role will lead complex sourcing, contracting and commercial management activities across the business, as well as provide commercial oversight, strategic guidance and governance to ensure that all contractual arrangements support operational excellence, cost optimisation and risk mitigation.

• Lead the end-to-end source to contract process including RFx drafting and issuing, RFx clarifications, commercial evaluation, negotiations, award and contract formation.
• Leadership accountability for the Shipping and Logistics category, ensuring alignment between contracting strategies and logistics execution to support seamless supply chain operations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of savings plans and drive tangible cost savings and operational benefits through the contracting process.
• Provide contract advice to relevant end users and stakeholders.
• Prepare contractual documents and provide post award contract management services to the end users on an as required basis through to contract closeout or practical completion.

To thrive in this role, you will need.

Experience.

Your demonstrated passion for driving successful outcomes across your portfolio, along with a proactive attitude to identifying potential opportunities, will see you as a much-valued member of this busy & dynamic team.

• Extensive experience in a similar role, ideally within the mining industry, is essential to the success of this role.
• Demonstrated ability in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for both goods and services contracts.
• Substantial experience in the development, negotiation, and ongoing management of contractual and commercial arrangements with service providers and suppliers.
• Experience managing logistics‑related, fixed plant and civil categories.

Qualifications.

• A qualification in Supply Chain & Logistics would be highly regarded, although not essential, as would CIPS Certification.

Passion for Growth:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw conclusions from data and market intelligence to identify and realise opportunities.
• Possess outstanding commercial acumen, and an excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively in a team, as well as autonomously.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• Company subsidised top-cover Health Insurance through GU Health.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus Program.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.