Procurement Lead

120,000 – $130,000 per year + Superannuation

At QMAG, we are advancing the world through premium-quality magnesia products. From one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite located in coastal Queensland, Australia, we mine, process, and deliver to global and domestic customers with a strong focus on sustainability.

QMAG is committed to operational sustainability – from responsible raw magnesite mining to leading technology processing through to continual environmental rehabilitation. We believe our approach delivers lasting benefits to our shareholders and customers, but importantly, to the communities where we operate. QMAG offers a career in the resources industry while allowing a home every night family focus while living in a coastal climate.

As QMAG Pty Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of the Refratechnik Group (www.refra.com), a global network of companies and the only family-owned refractory company operating worldwide, we attach great importance to a valued-oriented corporate culture that frames what we do, but more importantly how we do it.

The Role

The Procurement Lead will be responsible for procurement management, cost provision of goods and services required for a safe operation at the mine and processing plants whilst providing exceptional customer service and support.

About You

Your knowledge and leadership are vital to your success in this role. Your experience will also include:

• Strong experience in leading teams
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Positive communication with relevant stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

As the Procurement Lead, you will be involved in:

• Undertaking Contract Review meetings with all associated stakeholders and reporting performance.
• Establishing Purchasing Strategies for new projects in line with QMAG’s Purchasing Policy.
• Identifying and creating cost-saving opportunities through sound Procurement Guidelines.
• Leading the issuance of tenders/RFIs/RFQs and evaluating submissions.
• Negotiating with vendors and understanding the market to ensure the best possible prices are obtained for materials and services.
• Monitoring the performance of suppliers relating to pricing, completeness, and timeliness of delivery and resolving related difficulties.
• Identifying and creating opportunities for cost reduction and value-adding by introducing a common approach to preferred supplier arrangements for both goods and services.
• Managing the Stores (Spare Parts & Consumables) functions at both Parkhurst and Kunwarara.
• Managing and leading the Stocktake process across both sites (Spare parts and consumables).

We are looking for people with the following:

• Demonstrated experience in leading tender processes.
• Strong understanding of Procurement Management processes.
• Understanding of stock control and management skills.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Commerce, or Contract and Procurement Management (Desirable).

QMAG Benefits and Culture

You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:

• 26 weeks Primary Parental Leave, 4 weeks Secondary Parental Leave
• Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range of financial wellbeing content
• Novated lease program
• Career development opportunities including training, career coaching, and mentoring programs. We offer study assistance and paid study leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services
• Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships
• Discounted Gym Memberships at Goodlife Health Club

Our Commitment to Diversity

QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.

QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.