Procurement Lead - Perth, Australia - Iluka

Iluka

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals and has established a significant position in rare earth elements.

Rare earth oxides are essential to global electrification and decarbonisation. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer, and sustainable future, Iluka's high-quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About The Role

As the Procurement lead you will report to the Project Commercial Manager - Contracts and Procurement and will be responsible for the overview of all project procurement activities and coordination with our EPCM for the ERER project team to achieve optimum commercial outcomes.

You will support our EPCM contractor for our ERER project in the execution of all project procurement activities in line with our Iluka Procurement Policy and standards.

Being the focal point for our project your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to communicate and persuade effectively across the project, all functions, and Senior Management.

As the Procurement lead you will:

Maintain procurement registers and contractual compliance documents.
Align project procurement activities with corporate procurement strategies and protocols.
Provide contract procurement advice and support to project teams.
Manage procurement planning and resourcing for project procurement function.
Develop contract based commercial; solutions for the purpose of directly improving the Company's bottom line.
Formulate, draft and finalise of commercially and legally viable contract-based business solutions.
Day to day management and administration of specific high value/ high complexity/ high risk contracts.
Monitor and manage EPCM contractor performance and other procurement related tasks on an as required basis.

About You:

Have experience in the preparation and management of full range of Materials and Service Contracts.
Strong relevant experience, preferably in a mining industry context.
Tertiary qualification in Business/Commercial Law, or related discipline.
Practical commercial experience coupled with an excellent understanding on the principles and practice or commercial negotiation and contracting, with practical experience thereof.
An exceptional understanding of and preferably a career commitment to and experience of the wider contracting function.
Extensive practical experience in the use of contractual documentation in commodity, service and project type contracts.
Sound knowledge of SAP R3 version.
You will be able to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels up to and including Senior Management. Must be an excellent negotiator.

What We Offer

Iluka values its employees and understands the importance of a strong benefits package.

Your contributions will be rewarded with a supportive work environment, as well as being part of a values driven company committed to your long-term training and professional development as we transition to a Critical Rare Earths Global Leader in Industry.

At Iluka, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and an inclusive workplace culture that empowers everyone to demonstrate our values and achieve extraordinary performance.

How to Apply

Applications Close 4 August 2023.

"We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities."