Senior Sourcing Specialist - Capex Procurement

MMG; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Relocation support for Cloncurry andMt

Salary sacrificing and novated leasing

Discounts on health insurance

Job summary

MMG is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist – Capex Procurement to lead CAPEX procurement across Melbourne head office with travel to Australian operations. You will develop sourcing strategies for capital equipment, utilities, automation, and civil works, and manage tenders, negotiations and supplier relationships.

You will guide CAPEX planning, benchmark suppliers, and analyse costs while ensuring safe and compliant procurement practices across MMG sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Capex procurement or large asset sourcing.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and developing commercial arrangements.
• Proven CAPEX procurement, tendering, negotiation and contracting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial CAPEX categories: process equipment, utilities, automation and civil works.
• Ability to manage multiple supply activities across categories, timelines and sites.
• Provide procurement input into CAPEX planning and governance, including cost analysis and supplier benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX procurement across MMG Australian mine sites and projects, developing sourcing strategies for equipment, utilities, automation and civil works.
• Manage multiple Capex activities simultaneously while driving value.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans for major capital purchases and suppliers.
• Manage tender and RFQ processes, evaluate proposals, and recommend preferred suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, terms, warranties, delivery, and contract obligations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver requirements.

Skills

Capex procurement

Strategic sourcing

Tendering

Contracting

Supplier negotiations

Process equipment

Utilities

Automation systems

Civil works

Stakeholder management

Cost analysis

Job description

Senior Sourcing Specialist - Capex Procurement

Make your mark at Dugald River, where leaders are approachable, technology creates opportunity, and decisions are made close to the operation. With a strong zinc foundation, 25+ years of mine life ahead and promising copper growth opportunities, you’ll help shape what comes next. Add a close-knit team, excellent facilities and plenty of ways to unwind, and you’ll find more than just a job at Dugald River.

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What’s in it for you:

• Safety first culture
• Competitive remuneration package
• Generous local allowances for Cloncurry and Mt Isa residents, with relocation support for those wishing to move to these areas.
• Premium onsite camp facilities including a wet mess, swimming pool, tennis court, indoor and outdoor gyms, walking track, entertainment area complemented by a very active social club hosting regular events.
• A variety of regular recreational activities organised by Dugald River’s dedicated lifestyle team
• Salary sacrificing, novated leasing and discounts on health insurance, retail, travel and more.

About the role:

The Senior Sourcing Specialist – Capex Procurement role is based in our Melbourne Head Office on a Monday – Friday roster with travel to our Australian Operations as required.

You will -

• Lead CAPEX procurement and sourcing activities across MMG Australian mine Sites and projects, developing sourcing strategies for process equipment, utilities, automation systems, and civil works in line with business requirements, project objectives and procurement priorities.
• Manage and deliver multiple Capex activities simultaneously while driving maximising value and benefit.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans for major capital purchases, identifying suitable suppliers, assessing market conditions and determining appropriate procurement approaches to achieve competitive commercial outcomes.
• Manage competitive tender and RFQ processes, including preparation and review of commercial requirements, coordination of supplier submissions, evaluation of pricing and commercial proposals, and recommendation of preferred suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, covering pricing, payment terms, warranties, delivery requirements, contractual obligations, variations and other commercial conditions, and support the progression of agreements through to purchase order execution.
• Engage closely with internal and external stakeholders to support and deliver on their requirements.

Who we are looking for:

• Preference for at least 7 years’ experience in Capex Procurement or Supply Chain sourcing roles, ideally in large asset/capital industry
• Experience in strategic sourcing, negotiating, and developing commercial arrangements.
• Proven experience in CAPEX procurement, project sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contracting
• Strong understanding of industrial CAPEX categories including process equipment, utilities, automation systems, and civil works
• Ability to manage multiple supply activities simultaneously, across different categories, stakeholders, timelines, and sites.
• Provide procurement input into CAPEX planning and governance, including cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, investment assumptions, procurement risks, project milestones and required approvals.
• Can demonstrate safe behaviour at all times and comply with the site’s standards and procedures in Safety, Health, Environment and Community (SHEC).

MMG is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome everyone to apply. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and abilities that each person brings.

Dugald River is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. All personnel are required to comply with the site's Facial Hair Management standard, meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715:2009 for the effective use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). Personnel must also be fit for work at all times, including compliance with the site's zero-tolerance approach to drugs and alcohol.