Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mining

• Leading company in its field
• Based in Brisbane (hybrid work environment)
• Mining Industry experience mandatory

Green Light Australia are partnering with a leading company to engage a Procurement Sourcing Specialist to join their team. Procurement Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance across complex service categories. This role requires strong commercial acumen, market intelligence capabilities, and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver cost efficiencies and operational value, particularly within mining, oil & gas, or heavy industry environments.
 
Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Market Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive industry and supplier research to support procurement and category strategies.
• Analyse market intelligence, cost drivers, and financial data to inform sourcing decisions and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and revenue enhancement.

Category & Contract Management

• Lead procurement negotiations and develop, draft, and implement effective contracts aligned with organisational objectives.
• Execute category management strategies for services such as facilities management, logistics, and industrial services.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

• Monitor and manage supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Proactively address service delivery issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Value Delivery

• Recommend and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support digital procurement initiatives, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Contribute to risk management and sustainability objectives within the supply chain.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business leaders, operational teams, and client stakeholders.
• Provide commercial guidance and procurement expertise to support business outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Requirements

• Expert proficiency in Procurement Negotiations & Contract Management.
• Advanced proficiency in Category Management Strategy.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles.
• Demonstrated experience in mining, oil & gas, or heavy industry environments.

Proven experience managing services categories including:

• Facilities Management
• Logistics
• Industrial Services
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and market data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

 
About the company
We are an Australian onshore services company that provides technology capability across ANZ and Asia. Our services range from day-to-day operational activities, through project delivery, to more strategic and transformational programs. At Green Light, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
 
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. During the recruitment process, if you require any accommodations or modifications please reach out to peopleandculture@greenlightworldwide.com or call +61 9247 3799.

Apply Now! For more information, contact Shilpa at 0466915475 or email shilpak@greenlightworldwide.com