Our client is proud to be one of Australias largest suppliers of metallurgical coal to global markets, primarily for steel making, with three major coal-producing assets: South Walker Creek, Poitrel and the Isaac Plains Complex.
About the Role
In this role, you will play a vital part in managing vendor relationships and purchasing activities, ensuring seamless procurement operations across the business. This position suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and enjoys contributing to smooth operational workflow.
Commencing immediately, this position will be for a 12 month fixed term contract on a Monday to Friday roster. Working across our clients three sites within the Bowen Basin area, travel will be required with camp accommodation available for non-residential applicants.
1. Facilitate vendor onboarding and vendor management processes in accordance with our clients requirements and policies and procedures the group
2. Ensure all incoming vendor registrations, due diligence checks, and query inbox are processed efficiently, accurately, and with a high level of service to all stakeholders
3. Ensure accuracy of all vendor master data management
4. Manage the process from purchase requisition to purchase order through tactical negotiation and supplier management in line with business expectations
5. Develop effective relationships with internal business stakeholders to understand business requirements, to forecast demand, and to facilitate effective procurement
6. Work with business stakeholders to review and develop Fixed Purchase Agreements (FPA) to streamline PO automation
7. Develop collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure optimum delivery quality and sustained performance in line with business objectives
8. Ensure all workflow activities are performed in a timely fashion and all critical and overdue items are expedited
9. Support the Investigation and resolution of all invoices non-compliances
10. Actively promote open two-way communication within the Supply department and with other stakeholders
11. Educate vendors on P2P processes
12. Execute against the control framework for master data management; maintain quality and accuracy of information, and compliant with business processes
13. Support the Category Management team to provide insight into the sub-function activities and resolve supplier performance or contract issues
14. Run reports, analyse the information and take appropriate actions to ensure materials are received on time and vendors are paid in accordance with the agreed terms
15. Monitor the portfolio of suppliers supporting the business ensuring optimal usage & performance against business expectations
16. Support resolution of supplier performance issues and escalations, including finance