Strategic Sourcing Lead - Global Supplier Partnerships

Metso; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working possibilities

Global incentive program

Ongoing learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Metso is seeking an Inventory & Sourcing Specialist to strengthen our supply chain across multiple Australian locations including Perth and surrounding sites. You will lead supplier performance, develop strategic supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while collaborating with global teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in heavy fabrication procurement, a relevant tertiary qualification, and experience with international stakeholders. Travel domestically is expected.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement of Heavy Fabricated-Machined parts and assemblies, Casting, Forging and Transmission components, preferably for an OEM.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Supply chain / Contract / Project management or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing sourcing projects with local and global vendors
• Proven stakeholder management skills, ability to influence and resolve any disputes
• Experience in working with international stakeholders.
• A thorough understanding of Engineering Drawings and Manufacturing Processes.
• Knowledge of quality documentation such as MDR, ITP and NCR
• A good understanding of commercial terms and conditions
• Working Knowledge in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• SAP working knowledge is an advantage
• Screening experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills is required
• The role will require some domestic travelling

Responsibilities

• Maximise supplier performance across a consolidated, competent, and reliable vendor base to meet Metso business objectives.
• Develop and lead a structured supplier relationship management program for critical suppliers to assess capabilities, capacities, KPIs, and improvement initiatives and to manage supply chain risk.
• Lead the strategic selection, qualification, and development of new suppliers with local internal stakeholders and global procurement and quality teams.
• Develop short-term and long-term sources of supply agreements and contracts.
• Lead supplier negotiations to improve commercial terms and supply chain performance to lower total cost and lead time and mitigate risk.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives in conjunction with key business stakeholders and the ongoing development of the savings pipeline to achieve the agreed savings targets
• Support the Metso business line strategies and requirements and proactively drive initiatives to meet sourcing objectives.
• Align with internal departments to fully understand their needs to form strong stakeholder relationships and provide strategic procurement support.
• Collaboratively with internal customers to develop strategic category plans and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Closely monitor and manage supplier performance in conjunction with the Screens delivery and Project management teams to ensure operational procurement performance is achieved.
• Support (as needed) in delivery expediting, contract variations, quality issues and supplier escalation.
• Guide and support the Tactical Sourcing Team with Supplier selection and RFQ’s
• Support the continuous improvement of sourcing processes and procedures, ensuring best procurement practices and policies according to the Metso code of conduct and quality requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Supply chain / contracts / project management qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Metso is seeking an Inventory & Sourcing Specialist to strengthen our supply chain across multiple Australian locations including Perth and surrounding sites. You will lead supplier performance, develop strategic supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while collaborating with global teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in heavy fabrication procurement, a relevant tertiary qualification, and experience with international stakeholders. Travel domestically is expected.