Specialist Procurement

SOUTH32 Limited; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Retirement match

4 weeks paid time off

12 weeks parental leave

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. seeks a Procurement Specialist to provide end-to-end procurement support for the Hermosa project, spanning sourcing, supplier onboarding, RFQs/RFPs and contract management.

You will work with project teams to source goods and services, manage risk, and deliver value in line with South32 values. The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers, expediting, cost reconciliation, and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, accounting, engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Certifications such as CPM or CSM are assets.
• Minimum 3 years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain in construction/mining/heavy industry.
• Experience with Blanket/ Master/Supply catalog agreements is highly regarded.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, SharePoint; familiar with ERP systems and procurement apps (SAP/Ariba).
• Demonstrated track record of safe work practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award activities: RFQs/RFPs, tendering, bid packages, supplier clarifications.
• Perform commercial evaluation, clarification and award recommendations.
• Assess procurement risks and communicate impacts on timelines and delivery.
• Post-award activities: PO issuance, onboarding, expediting, quality and delivery compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships, meetings, invoicing, change orders, KPI reporting.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

English skills

Attention to detail

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

CCMS

Aconex

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

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Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

Discover a Brighter Future

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT Hermosa

Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.


• When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.


• South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.


• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Specialist provides end-to-end procurement support to project and operational readiness teams, ensuring goods, materials, equipment, and consumables are sourced and delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business requirements.

In this role, you will lead and support procurement activities across the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, category management, supplier onboarding and due diligence, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, purchase orders, expediting, cost reconciliation, asset management, and supplier performance.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage procurement and supply risks, support project schedules, and deliver value in alignment with South32 values and Hermosa project objectives.

This role spends time in Tucson and at the Hermosa Project site in Patagonia, AZ.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Execute pre-award procurement activities for goods and materials, including preparation of RFQs/RFPs, tendering processes, bid package issuance, and supplier clarifications.


• Perform commercial evaluation, clarification, and adjudication of vendor proposals and support negotiation and recommendation for award.


• Participate in procurement and supply risk reviews, analysis and communicating risks associated with material availability, lead times, and supplier performance that may impact project or operational outcomes.

• Perform post-award procurement activities including purchase order issuance, supplier onboarding, expediting, and ensuring compliance with delivery and quality requirements (including warranty management).


• Manage vendor relationships through progress meetings, invoice validation, change order management, and supplier performance reporting (KPIs, delivery reliability, quality compliance, claims management, etc.), through to final contract or purchase order closeout.


• Build credibility with suppliers and stakeholders, driving alignment to agreed sourcing strategies and ensuring value delivery in line with South32 values and Hermosa project goals.

• Ensure the company’s code of business conduct, health, safety, and sustainability values are communicated and adhered to by our vendors and service providers.


• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement and materials management processes.

ABOUT YOU

You will bring a combination of procurement expertise, commercial judgment, stakeholder management, and strong attention to detail. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities while building productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.


• Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified in Supply Management (CSM), or other recognized supply chain certifications considered an asset.


• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain in construction, mining, or heavy industry


• Experience with Blanket Purchase Agreements, Master Supply Agreements, Catalogue Agreements etc highly regarded


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Aconex, Contract Management/ERP systems


• Previous contract & procurement applications experience such as SAP, Ariba, CCMS, etc.


• Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture


• Ability to work under pressure, maintain composure, set priorities, and work with a project team


• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct


• Excellent attention to detail and task prioritization


• Strong English language written and oral communication skills


• Spanish language skills highly regarded


• Effective communication with other departments and leadership

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.