About the role
As a member of the Procurement & Sourcing Team in Whyalla, you will play a key governance role. Alongside mentoring and training the team, this position generates value for the Whyalla businesses by engaging contractors and suppliers. You will manage the procurement process end to end for the Whyalla businesses, aligning with category, portfolio, capital and business plans.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing sourcing events up to $1m
* Raising purchase orders to approved requisitions within procurement sourcing guidelines
* Understanding the Scope of Work required for successful execution of the operation/project, including interfaces with related operations/projects
* Ensuring tender timelines deliver outcomes in accordance with overall portfolio of work
* Providing market engagement, including in-depth knowledge of suppliers of services
* Working in a business partnering relationship with several key stakeholders across the business to achieve the best outcomes for GFG Alliance
You are approachable and friendly, ideally with proven experience in a similar on-site role within a mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry sector. You have a strong sense of work ethic, are a natural go-getter, and are used to working in a dynamic environment prioritizing competing demands.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Certificate IV in Purchasing or similar or equivalent experience
* Experience in sourcing for, or management of, a complex organizational (manufacturing or industrial) environment
* Purchasing, administration, or trade experience is highly regarded
* Experience in SAP and accounts payable is a plus
* Experience in negotiating large, complex contracts across a diverse organization
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Exceptional attention to detail
* A high level of analytical skills with proven ability to model, analyze, and summarize data
Key Benefits
Below are some of our central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
* Employee Benefits Program: Discounts for employees, friends, and family on a huge selection of products and services from various brands.
* Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
* Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional, and free counseling and support resources.
About us
Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide. The integrated facility includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities, providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure, including rail. It is also the future home of green steel, with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen as part of the GFG's journey to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Why work here?
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
* Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations.
* Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters.
* Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential.
We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured, and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
We aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
We are committed to responding to every applicant.