Contracts & Procurement Principal - Perth, Australia - Pilbara Minerals

Pilbara Minerals

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Pilbara Minerals is a world-class lithium producer, an ASX Top 50 listed company and owns 100% of the world's largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation, the Pilgangoora Project, which is located in Western Australia's resource-rich Pilbara region and produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate.

Pilbara Minerals is a Company that is going places. We are a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain.

We are purpose-driven, dynamic and it's an exciting time to join us Our growth and diversification strategy will see us continue to grow and transform the industry through innovation and strong leadership.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Principal, based out of the corporate office in West Perth. There will be a requirement to travel to site on a monthly basis.

Reporting to the Group Manager Contracts & Procurement, is responsible for the develop of systems and processes for the department and management of cost and risk outcomes in the Contracts and Procurement area as well as driving contractor behaviour to comply with agreed outcomes and deliver value for money to the business.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Comply with the Company Contract and Procurement policies and procedures and act within limits of delegated authority;
Assist with the leadership, shaping and modelling desired behaviors within the Contracts and Procurement team.
Establish and monitor benchmarks for the teams' performance and success.
Ensure contractual arrangements deliver value for money and protect the companies interests and scopes of work are capable of delivering contractual and operational outcomes.
Oversee and engage in tendering, negotiation, tender evaluation and awarding of contracts to deliver appropriate commercial outcomes for Pilbara Minerals
Assist with the identification and implementation of opportunities to reduce supply expenditure through innovative sourcing strategies.
In consultation with internal stakeholders, drive the selection of appropriate contract and procurement strategies within Pilbara Minerals

WHAT WE OFFER
Great people and culture are at the heart of our great Australian Company. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment, that is dynamic and purpose-driven. Our people want to be part of something bigger, they think differently and for themselves.

Our growth provides an opportunity to secure a future in an industry that has momentum and ambition, as well as:

Excellent remuneration package and eligible to participate in the Company's shortterm incentive plan.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Community Leave
Career progression
Great accommodation and recreational facilities
Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation

ABOUT YOU:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a contracts lead or higher position within the resources sector.
Experienced within the mining resources sector.
An understanding of Contract law and general law
Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
An academic qualification in contracts and procurement, supply chain, management, business or related discipline.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Great people
Think, do, achieve
Safety matters
Quality products
Valuing our partners
Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY
Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Short listing for this role will commence immediately.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands.

We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.