Procurement Specialist - P&I

• Join our sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow
• Perth, Western Australia, Australia
• 5:2 Roster | Perth Office

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.The Role
The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for all aspects of procurement of inventory including tendering, analysis, negotiation, award, and contract management within our Supply & Logistics team.You will be responsible for:

• Ensure compliance with company procurement guidelines
• Identification, onboarding and maintenance of suppliers that meet the Compliance requirements, to support the business
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, specifications, lead times and transport
• Creation & issuing of commercially acceptable Purchase Orders, based on compliant supplier quotes
• Expediting of Purchase Orders to meet operational requirements
• Monitor and manage supplier performance including logistics providers
• Liaise with the Specialist – Inventory & Cataloguer to ensure that any item updates are communicated effectively with supporting information
• Resolution of invoicing mismatches, disputes and claims
• Additional ad hoc activities as required to support the Procurement & Inventory team

About You
This role would suit a motivated Procurement Specialist who is results driven and customer service focused.You will also have:

• Extensive experience in a similar role, preferably in the Mining & Resources industry
• Background in Goods Procurement within a related field
• Proficient in preparing Purchase Order documentation and ongoing administration
• Strong data manipulation and analytical abilities
• Skilled in using integrated management systems, MS Excel, and MS Word
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills
• Ability to contribute meaningfully in group discussions and communicate effectively across all levels

What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.Also on offer are:

• A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture
• A Variable Compensation Program that creates the link between individual performance and company success
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 14%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers