Specialist Procurement

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. • Town of Patagonia, AZ

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist provides end-to-end procurement support to project and operational readiness teams, ensuring goods, materials, equipment, and consumables are sourced and delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business requirements. In this role, you will lead and support procurement activities across the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, category management, supplier onboarding and due diligence, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, purchase orders, expediting, cost reconciliation, asset management, and supplier performance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage procurement and supply risks, support project schedules, and deliver value in alignment with South32 values and Hermosa project objectives. This role spends time in Tucson and at the Hermosa Project site in Patagonia, AZ.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain in construction, mining, or heavy industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Aconex, Contract Management/ERP systems
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain composure, set priorities, and work with a project team
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Excellent attention to detail and task prioritization
• Strong English language written and oral communication skills
• Effective communication with other departments and leadership

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified in Supply Management (CSM), or other recognized supply chain certifications considered an asset.
• Experience with Blanket Purchase Agreements, Master Supply Agreements, Catalogue Agreements etc highly regarded
• Previous contract & procurement applications experience such as SAP, Ariba, CCMS, etc.
• Spanish language skills highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-award procurement activities for goods and materials, including preparation of RFQs/RFPs, tendering processes, bid package issuance, and supplier clarifications.
• Perform commercial evaluation, clarification, and adjudication of vendor proposals and support negotiation and recommendation for award.
• Participate in procurement and supply risk reviews, analysis and communicating risks associated with material availability, lead times, and supplier performance that may impact project or operational outcomes.
• Perform post-award procurement activities including purchase order issuance, supplier onboarding, expediting, and ensuring compliance with delivery and quality requirements (including warranty management).
• Manage vendor relationships through progress meetings, invoice validation, change order management, and supplier performance reporting (KPIs, delivery reliability, quality compliance, claims management, etc.), through to final contract or purchase order closeout.
• Build credibility with suppliers and stakeholders, driving alignment to agreed sourcing strategies and ensuring value delivery in line with South32 values and Hermosa project goals.
• Ensure the company’s code of business conduct, health, safety, and sustainability values are communicated and adhered to by our vendors and service providers.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement and materials management processes.

Benefits

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• South32 will match retirement savings contributions up to a certain percentage.
• 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level