Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials

About the role

Six Degrees Executive is recruiting on behalf of its client, a leading supplier to the global resources sector, for two Procurement Specialists to join the Asia Pacific Supply Chain and Procurement team in Brisbane. Each specialist owns a portfolio of either direct materials or logistics and transport categories that keep manufacturing operations running. The role reports to the Senior Procurement Manager and runs sourcing events of up to $1M.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a range of categories such as chemicals, packaging and raw materials, plus industry-specific commodities
• Run sourcing events, planning packages with the manager through market engagement, negotiation and contract
• Develop and maintain category strategies balancing safety, operational risk, cost, service, sustainability and capacity
• Analyse spend, volumes and supplier performance to find cost reduction and optimisation opportunities
• Negotiate commercial terms including pricing mechanisms, SLAs, KPIs, escalation frameworks and risk allocation
• Administer contracts through performance monitoring, renewals and variations, ensuring regulatory and safety obligations are met
• Run supplier performance reviews and manage supplier risk and escalations with operational stakeholders
• Advise operations, manufacturing, HSE, supply chain, capital projects and commercial teams

Required profile

• Openness to industry background; manufacturing, resources, chemicals or utilities experience is well regarded, and direct materials experience is desirable
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Law, Engineering or a related discipline is beneficial
• CIPS/MCIPS or equivalent accreditation (or progress toward it) is well regarded
• Experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing in a structured procurement environment
• Proven negotiation experience and a sound understanding of contract practices

Required skills

• Cost modelling, spend analysis and market assessment
• Communication skills and a grasp of procurement governance, probity and ethical sourcing
• Competence with procurement systems, contract management platforms and data analysis tools

The role is full-time and permanent, based in Brisbane with occasional site visits. Flexible working arrangements are supported and considered individually. Career progression is available from Specialist to Procurement Manager and then Senior Manager.