Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Capex

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Capex

About the role

Join our team as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Capex in a regional role at Nyrstar. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in supporting the Category Lead and broader procurement team. Your primary responsibility will be delivering Capital procurement services to Project Managers and stakeholders across the business. From procurement planning and risk evaluation, purchase requisition compliance and conversion, to executing Source to Contract activities, your expertise in project management, data mining, and contract negotiation will contribute to the success of Nyrstar. If you thrive on delivering fit-for-purpose, cost-effective solutions and possess strong communication and planning skills, we invite you to be a key player in our dynamic team.

Located in Adelaide or Hobart, this is a fulltime role with relocation assistance provided.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing procurement plans and strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Proactively engaging with the business for early involvement in contract planning, identifying risks, evaluating supply partners, and formulating effective contracting strategies.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders in the development of clear, concise scopes of work
• Executing Source to Contract activities for goods, services, and equipment, including tenders and negotiations.
• Facilitating clear communication between suppliers and the organisation to ensure that all parties understand the terms and conditions of procurement contracts.
• Developing precise commercial documentation, including negotiation of contract clauses, statements of work and purchase orders.
• Managing contractor and internal stakeholder relationships for efficient procurement fulfillment.
• Reviewing purchase requisitions for compliance and converting to purchase orders
• Ensuring accurate maintenance of contract documents in SAP DMS and timely conversion of purchase requisitions.
• Implementing strategies to reduce costs, optimize processes, and strengthen relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reporting on procurement performance metrics, including spend analysis, cost avoidance, cost savings etc.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline (Desirable).
• Over 4 years of experience in Procurement/Supply-Chain, with a focus on capital and projects, preferably within mining, metals, heavy, or manufacturing industries.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite & SAP.
• Business, contractual, and financial literacy, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented mindset, showcasing strong commercial acumen.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a robust customer service focus.
• Experience in managing and conducting supplier negotiations to maximize price and value.
• Strong planning and analytical skills; project management exposure or qualification is desired but not essential.
• Flexible approach to work, comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated competencies in category management, including market intelligence analysis, contract administration, and negotiation planning and execution.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law.

What we offer

A career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is focussed on being a leader in our field. Safety, Health, Hygiene & Environment are the foundation of all our values - we live safety by living our values: Respect, Ownership, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

• Competitive salary package with an annual incentive bonus scheme
• Career development pathways - our diverse and challenging work environment will present you with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance your skills.
• Salary sacrifice for superannuation and novated leasing through SG Fleet
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Employee assistance program - that's free for the family

Who we are

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company's global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. Nyrstar's operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its market leading operations worldwide. Visit www.nyrstar.com

Our Application Process

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds, and we rely upon diversity to inspire a culture of integrity, respect, and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.

Nyrstar has a strict RPE ‘Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to WorkSafe Tasmania regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team. When you join Nyrstar, you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none! from technical training to leadership programs, we work with employees to develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Please note only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted.