Position: Procurement & Logistic Senior ManagerLocation: West Perth officeEmployment Type: Full timeWe are seeking a Procurement & Logistic Senior Manager to join our global procurement team. You will be responsible for the development and management of the minerals strategic procurement function for Australia, specifically the procurement strategy, category and supplier development, and all logistic processes.Team you belong toThe members in our team are located locally in Australia and globally. This position has heavy interface with the country's various site operational heads of procurement and is supported strongly by a wide global team.What you'll doWork with various business lines, head of procurements (HOP) and the Global Category Team to develop supply strategies.Own the procurement supply/sourcing strategy implementation and results by using the Minerals Global Procurement Category and Support teams. Includes equipment projects, standard equipment, services, parts, export, internal and indirect spend.Support and drive the global procurement process implementation and compliance, and strategic day-to-day procurement success.Oversee the entire supply chain process, including procurement, production, inventory management, and distribution.Ensure procurement activities meet Metso Legal and Policy compliance.Interface with other HOP to ensure synergies where possible.Assist and develop procurement functionality training and development programs, as well as employee training and development, as required.Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of supply chain operations.Support supplier approval and removal policies and procedures.Demonstrate strong supplier contract negotiation leadership skills.Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and improvement.Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure business continuity.Who you areBachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent required; Post graduate studies in procurement and/or logistics preferred.Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in business and procurement functions, with demonstrated increasing roles.Ten (10) years at management level, ideally in a western, matrix business environment.Five (5) years' experience in Mining and Construction heavy industries, or similar heavy industries.Superior organizational and analytical skills are essential.Strong knowledge of the business functions of sales, supply, engineering, finance, human resources, business systems, and IT infrastructure.Experience with SAP ERP environment ideal.Must maintain valid passport and ability to secure required visas for global travel (up to 15% travel).Capable problem-solving skills.Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.A high level of computer skills is essential – Excel, Word and PowerPoint plus knowledge of Lotus Notes applications.Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Strong communication skills, plus cooperation, interpersonal, and presentation skills to manage internal and external interfaces.High sense of urgency.Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand and walk, and occasionally required to climb, balance or stoop. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 9kgs. Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical check.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.What's in it for youA work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority.A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program.Additional Annual Leave benefit for all permanent and maximum term employees.Flexibility in your working lifestyle – our team manages their own balance of working from home and in our office environment.Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave of 18 weeks at full pay.Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organization of your choice.Active Social Club and company-wide social events as your social wellness is important to us.Family-focused events as your family forms part of our close-knit community.Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family.Company provided Salary Continuance insurance cover.Career development & education assistance to further your technical and leadership ambitions.Get in touchWant to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application.
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