Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Glencore Coal; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

External education assistance

Clear career pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Glencore Ravensworth Operations seeks a Commercial Procurement/Contracts Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement and contract management, optimizing value and delivering commercial improvements. You will identify savings and develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.

You will report to the Commercial Manager and work with internal stakeholders in a large corporate environment, driving cost efficiencies and process enhancements across the procurement

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Law or a related discipline.
• Extensive contract management experience and a strong understanding of commercial, financial and advanced contracting principles.
• Proven ability to identify commercial opportunities, optimise value and drive improvements across the procurement and supply chain lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing effective procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience reporting on contract performance, key metrics, deliverables and commercial outcomes.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual documentation, including correspondence, variations and scopes of work.
• Experience working within a large, complex corporate or enterprise environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end procurement and contract management lifecycle.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and develop sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Report on contract performance, metrics and commercial outcomes.
• Draft, review and negotiate contractual documentation.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Sourcing strategies

Cost savings

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/Commerce/Business/Law degree

Job description

Glencore Ravensworth Operations seeks a Commercial Procurement/Contracts Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement and contract management, optimizing value and delivering commercial improvements. You will identify savings and develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.

You will report to the Commercial Manager and work with internal stakeholders in a large corporate environment, driving cost efficiencies and process enhancements across the procurement