Head of Procurement – Mining

About the role

This senior position leads the procurement function for a growing mining organisation with operations in Brisbane and Papua New Guinea. Reporting to the CFO, the role combines strategic development with hands‑on sourcing, vendor negotiation and problem‑solving in remote environments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall procurement and sourcing strategy.
• Build a structured procurement function supporting both Brisbane and PNG operations.
• Recruit, lead and develop procurement personnel across Australia and PNG.
• Establish procedures for requisitions, vendor onboarding, approvals, purchase orders, receipting, invoice reconciliation and payment release.
• Create delegated financial authority frameworks, three‑way matching processes and audit‑ready records.
• Build and manage a reliable network of local PNG and international suppliers.
• Set up preferred supplier panels and framework agreements for categories such as fuel, PPE, consumables, plant hire, camp supplies and drilling consumables.
• Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Identify long‑lead and critical‑path materials early and implement appropriate purchasing strategies.
• Manage procurement expenditure against budgets and report on savings, cost avoidance and performance.
• Develop supplier risk‑management processes covering commercial, contractual, financial, safety and compliance requirements.
• Provide solutions for customs delays, constrained shipping windows, foreign‑exchange exposure and limited local supplier availability.
• Mentor PNG‑based procurement staff while supporting local‑content objectives.

Required profile

• Demonstrated procurement or supply‑chain leadership experience.
• Comfortable developing strategy, negotiating major supplier agreements and resolving urgent supply challenges in remote operating environments.

Required skills