Strategic Mining Sourcing Lead

NRW Holdings; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Long-term prospects

Free gym access

Competitive salary

Career opportunities

Culture driven

Income protection

Parental leave

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

NRW Holdings is seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement & Logistics team at the Head Office in Perth. You will deliver end-to-end sourcing, procurement and inventory management across mining, civil and drill & blast operations, engaging with Chinese manufacturers and local suppliers to secure critical consumables and services.

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, develop sourcing strategies to optimise total cost of ownership, monitor supplier performance,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management within an operational or asset-intensive environment
• Strong spoken and written communication skills in Mandarin and English, with experience engaging directly with Chinese manufacturers
• Demonstrated commercial negotiation and influencing skills, including pricing, commercial terms and supplier agreements
• Proven ability to identify and deliver measurable cost savings and commercial improvements
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance across quality, delivery, responsiveness and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills
• Full Australian working rights
• Relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain management, engineering, commerce, business or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

• Leading the sourcing and procurement of mining consumables, drill and blast products, mobile plant components, wear parts, critical spares, equipment and operational services
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with local and international suppliers, including manufacturers in China
• Managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including demand planning, supplier identification, market engagement, quotations, commercial evaluation, negotiation, purchase orders, expediting and delivery monitoring
• Negotiating pricing, commercial terms, lead times, inventory arrangements and supply agreements to deliver sustainable cost savings
• Developing sourcing strategies that optimise total cost of ownership, minimise supply risk and improve continuity of supply
• Reviewing technical drawings, engineering specifications, maintenance requirements and scope documentation and communicating requirements to suppliers
• Identifying alternative sourcing opportunities and implementing supply chain improvements
• Collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance and Site Leadership to align sourcing and inventory activities with operational requirements
• Managing supplier performance across safety, quality, delivery, responsiveness and continuous improvement
• Monitoring stock levels, consumption trends, demand forecasts and supplier lead times to maintain availability of critical operational materials
• Supporting accurate inventory valuation, purchasing records, cost allocation, budgeting and financial controls
• Preparing and presenting procurement, inventory and supplier performance reports, including savings, efficiencies, risks and commercial improvements

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Mandarin

Education

Tertiary qualification in procurement or related field

Job description

NRW Holdings is seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement & Logistics team at the Head Office in Perth. You will deliver end-to-end sourcing, procurement and inventory management across mining, civil and drill & blast operations, engaging with Chinese manufacturers and local suppliers to secure critical consumables and services.

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, develop sourcing strategies to optimise total cost of ownership, monitor supplier performance,