About CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM)

Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining and downstream processing operation in Australia, located 100 km southwest of Karratha in the mining hub of the Pilbara.

Our fully integrated operation features an open pit mine, serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston.  Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are amongst the largest in the State.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Lead Procurement Specialist with leadership experience in the Purchasing / P2P & Supply Chain procurement functions within the mining industry, to join the Procurement team in our St Georges Terrace, Perth office. This is a full-time permanent position with occasional travel to our mine site at Cape Preston.

The Lead Procurement Specialist will support the Manager Procurement with the daily management of Operational Procurement based activities, including Purchasing, the sourcing of all materials and services to support Operational and Project business groups, improvement design and implementation, process document mapping and document development. The position includes direct reports and ensures maintaining a supply of service that delivers the safe, cost effective and efficient provision of goods and services to customers in accordance with all Company Policies & Procedures. The position will also support the ongoing and continuous improvement of processes within the P2P function.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Leadership experience – supervising the daily and weekly activities of the Procurement team direct reports
• Strong understanding of Procure to Pay Processes, Commercial Principles and Supply management
• Knowledge of Maintenance/Operation and Warehouse functions & requirements with respect to the procurement of mining parts & consumables
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory position within a purchasing or strategic procurement function in a large-scale mining operation or similar is essential
• Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service focus are a must for this role as are excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the functional use of SAP Materials Management (P2P Processes) and understanding of supporting functions as well as in Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of internal customer business functions and their influence on Purchasing and the Supply Chain i.e. Plant Maintenance, Finance etc
• The ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications/Certificates

• Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field
• Certificates in frontline management, negotiations or issue resolution
• Professional certificates such as MCIPS or equivalent

What we offer

As an employee of CPM you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff. We also offer:

• The chance to work at an innovative, world-class project
• Competitive salary
• Career progression and training
• A friendly team environment

Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration package
• Life and salary continuance insurance
• Salary packaging options
• Greatly reduced gym membership on St George’s Tce
• End of trip facilities

To Apply

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated. Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. 

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff. Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.  

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

 To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com