Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead - Mining & Resources

Evolution Mining; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

relocation

support assistance

novated car leasing

life insurance and income protection

short-term incentives

referral bonuses

recognition programs

study assistance

discounted health insurance and well­-

Job summary

Evolution Mining in Sydney seeks a Strategic Category Lead to own end-to-end category management across critical spend areas and to partner with operational leaders across Australia. You will shape category strategies, drive sourcing and negotiations, and embed governance, sustainability and risk management in procurement practices.

You will lead market intelligence, spend analytics and supplier relationships, delivering value and resilience while aligning with our Group Office and global

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing and contract management within mining, resources or heavy industry environments.
• Ability to influence, align and build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating high-value agreements.
• Ability to develop and implement category strategies balancing value, risk, security of supply and operational performance.
• Experience building trusted relationships with operational, technical and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capability including spend analysis, forecasting and market assessment.
• Experience managing supplier performance and developing strategic supplier relationships.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a practical approach to delivering results.
• Tertiary qualifications in procurement or related discipline;_CIPS credentials looking favorable.

Responsibilities

• Lead category initiatives from opportunity identification through sourcing, implementation and benefit realisation.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimise value while balancing security of supply, operational performance and risk management.
• Leverage spend analytics, market intelligence and business data to enhance decision making and strengthen category insights.
• Lead complex sourcing activities and negotiations for high-value contracts and long-term agreements.
• Build strong supplier relationships that improve performance, innovation and supply resilience.
• Manage commercial, operational and supply chain risks across assigned categories.
• Embed sustainability, governance and compliance requirements into procurement activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Procurement & Supply through standardisation and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Commercial acumen

Supplier relationship building

Spend analytics

Continuous improvement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement

CIPS qualification

Job description

Evolution Mining in Sydney seeks a Strategic Category Lead to own end-to-end category management across critical spend areas and to partner with operational leaders across Australia. You will shape category strategies, drive sourcing and negotiations, and embed governance, sustainability and risk management in procurement practices.

You will lead market intelligence, spend analytics and supplier relationships, delivering value and resilience while aligning with our Group Office and global