AddressAbout Us
At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.
We are currently constructing a mine and concentrator at Mt Holland, and a refinery in Kwinana, which will produce high-quality lithium hydroxide for lithium batteries around the world. Our project will enable approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years.
We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.
Employee Benefits
We are committed to supporting, empowering and rewarding our people with a range of benefits available:
- Access to flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential coaching and support services
- Company-paid parental and study leave
- Short-term incentive programs
- Salary sacrifice options such as superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted health insurance
The Role
The Category Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the Category Management Lead to develop the Category Management function and team, managing the nominated categories and Contract/Supplier relationships, leading the nominated Category projects from sourcing to through to Contract (S-C), knowledge of the sector, suppliers, market, and relationship management/development.
You will ensure that all Contract activity meets Covalent’s requirements, complies with all policies and procedures, and optimise “total cost of ownership” for Covalent, while also providing subject matter support to the Covalent Operational Teams while developing their specific tenders.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position, based at our Kwinana Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Active participation in the establishment of a health and safety culture.
- Comply with all health and safety, environmental and regulatory policies relating to the project and ensure a safe working environment.
- Conduct Strategic sourcing, search, and supplier pre-qualifications, In conjunction with the Technical Subject Mater Expert SME (if applicable) ensure that you have sufficient information to formalise the relevant Scope of Work, Deliverables, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risks, and ongoing metrics required to scope a Tender.
- Manage the end-end Tender process, including Commercial / Technical reviews, final negotiations, Stake holder signoff and contract award.
- Liaise and co-ordinate with the Covalent Legal team to ensure appropriate terms and conditions and commercial outcomes are achieved on all Contracts.
- Liaise and co-ordinate with Covalent Finance team to ensure finance requirements (DOA) and risks are in place within contracts and escalated where required.
- Preparing recommendation documents for the relevant Covalent approvals; setting out a clear, well-supported business case for the award of contracts.
- Manage (co-ordinate) the ongoing successful contract/supplier management/relationship for the duration of the contact period.
- Build, maintain and manage strategic supplier / internal stakeholder relationships.
- Identify opportunities and synergies within Covalent and the current market.
- Provide strategic Category/Contract leadership and advice to Covalent.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis, research, industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices.
- Provide training to all internal stakeholders about contract methodology and good practice.
Role Requirements
- A tertiary degree in Commerce, Engineering, Business or Law.
- Valid Drivers’ Licence
- 6-10 years’ experience establishing and managing high-value contracts in a mining/construction project environment.
- Excellent Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management skills.
- Previous Procurement/Purchasing Contacts related experience.
- Experience in managing contracts within SAP, or similar ERP Systems
- Broad understanding of the procurement cycle.
- Previous high-level engagement in a business transformation project
- Demonstrated tender and contract negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with key suppliers & stakeholders
Shortlisting will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
A full position description can be requested at *******@covalentlithium.com
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as
