Flexible working arrangements
Permanent position
Perth based
About us
Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka's products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. 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 project
Iluka's Eneabba Rare Earth Refinery (ERER) Project is located at Eneabba in Western Australia. We are delivering Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery, achieving an independent supply of rare earth oxides essential to global electrification and decarbonisation. Our state-of-the-art refinery will feature a total rare earth oxide capacity of 23,000 tonnes p.a, flexibility to process a range of feedstocks and recycling of water and reagents.
About the role
We are looking for a Procurement Lead to join our projects team. This is a permanent position based at our Perth Projects office initially assigned to the ERER Project.
The Procurement Lead is responsible for the overview of all project procurement activities and coordination with our EPCM. You will support our EPCM contractor in the execution of all project procurement activities in line with Iluka Procurement Policies and standards. Being the focal point for our project, your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to communicate and persuade effectively across all project functions and Senior Management.
Key elements of the role include:
Maintain procurement registers and contractual compliance documents
Align project procurement activities with project and 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
Formulate, draft and finalise 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
Assist and potentially lead in the resolution of contractor claims
About you
To be successful for this role, you will have:
Tertiary qualification in Business / Commercial Law, or related discipline
Experience in the preparation and management of full range of Materials and Service Contracts
Demonstrated and relevant experience, preferably in a mining industry context
Extensive practical experience in the use of contractual documentation in commodity, service and project type contracts
Sound knowledge of SAP R3 version
Ability to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels up to and including Senior Management
Our offer to you
Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture
Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregivers
Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
Company share matching scheme
You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.
Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 18th November 2024
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