Strategic Mining Procurement Specialist

NES Fircroft; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave cover

Hourly rate + super

Perth CBD based

Join a leading mining company

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a commercially minded procurement specialist focusing on mining services. Reporting to the Manager, Category Management, you will provide specialist procurement advice and partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that support business objectives.

This Perth-based role offers an hourly rate plus super, exposure to high-value sourcing and contract negotiations, and a flexible work arrangement within a leading mining company.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and category management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Commercial acumen and strong negotiation capabilities.
• Sound understanding of procurement governance, processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Experience within mining, resources, engineering, industrial services, or a similar asset-intensive environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and procurement support to internal stakeholders and business leaders.
• Manage sourcing and tendering activities, including drafting, negotiating, and awarding contracts.
• Develop and implement contract management processes that maximise value and minimise risk.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive performance and value creation.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for allocated categories and projects.
• Negotiate high-value and complex commercial agreements.
• Support governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives across procurement activities.
• Analyse procurement data and provide insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage priorities, and deliver business outcomes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Sourcing & tendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply chain or engineering background

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a commercially minded procurement specialist focusing on mining services. Reporting to the Manager, Category Management, you will provide specialist procurement advice and partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that support business objectives.

This Perth-based role offers an hourly rate plus super, exposure to high-value sourcing and contract negotiations, and a flexible work arrangement within a leading mining company.