Contracts Advisor - Category Management

About the role

Murrin Murrin Operations, Australia's largest cobalt producer and a major nickel producer, is looking for a Contracts Advisor (Category Management) to join its team supporting sourcing, contracting and supplier management for the Mining & HME category under Glencore Metals Australia. The role reports directly to the Senior Contracts Advisor and Superintendent of Category Management.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing and category strategies, delivering procurement activities in line with business requirements.
• Apply commercial analysis and data to support sourcing decisions, contract management and value delivery.
• Support negotiations with suppliers to achieve commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Build stakeholder relationships and give procurement advice to support business objectives.
• Communicate sourcing activities, contract requirements and procurement outcomes to stakeholders.
• Deliver sourcing and procurement activities within agreed timelines and service levels.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, contract administration or supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract principles, processes and best practices.
• Commercial awareness of contract terms, supplier performance and cost drivers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build productive stakeholder relationships.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Glencore Metals Australia.
• A 15% superannuation contribution and a private health insurance allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward programs, and an attractive variable compensation program.
• On-the-job training and development programs, and the option to salary sacrifice, super and novated leasing.