Senior Contracts Specialist - Commodities

• Global Mining Company
• Perth, Western Australia, Australia
• Full-time Permanent Position| Monday - Friday

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 tendering, analysis, negotiation, award, contract management within our Supply & Logistics team.You will be responsible for:

• Identifying and creating opportunities for cost reduction and value adding in all agreements for the provision of goods and services
• Ensuring cost effective, professional and ethical standards are utilised and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures when conducting business with contractors and suppliers
• Maintaining a consistent flow of goods to our operation in line with time and cost requirements to ensure we meet our production objectives
• Liaise with the Internal and External customers to ensure the required and agreed level of services are maintained at all times
• Ensuring compliance with company contract and procurement guidelines
• Mentor and coach members of our Procurement & Inventory team including Provide support and coverage for the Contracts Superintendent.

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

• Previous experience in procurement and contract administration & management role, ideally within the resources industry
• Sound knowledge of negotiating and administering Service Agreements and Blanket Purchasing Agreements
• A strong understanding of commercial Terms & Conditions and common law
• Knowledge of mechanical and pressure flow equipment and associated parts (desirable)
• Proven experience in Inventory Management
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management and supply systems (Oracle) and Microsoft applications

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 with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive incentive program (based on site performance) that is paid on top of your salary;
• 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
• The ability to salary sacrifice and novated leasing etc.

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers