Senior Project Procurement Officer
- Employer
- First Quantum Minerals
- Location
- Perth, WA, AU
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 11, 2021
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- Category
- Audit & Legal, Marketing & Commercial
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:
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- Assist with the development of procurement strategies for Projects
- Develop supplier relationships to manage risk, encourage innovation and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Create Purchase Orders, utilising commercial acumen, along with clear and well thought out documentation
- Propose alternative approaches to established processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Liaise with project managers and other Projects stakeholders to define requirements and produce commensurate budget estimates and sourcing strategies
- Conduct market research to ensure availability of required products and services and develop sourcing plans accordingly
- Review requisitions and technical packages for completeness, correctness and clarity
- Review of tendering documents and bid lists for selected products and services
- Participate in the commercial evaluations of tenders
- Negotiate and prepare contracts and purchase orders for site works, equipment and services ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements and minimizing tax obligations
- Use, maintain and develop the in-house Procurement Database
- Report progress and close out of projects
- Works with all disciplines (purchasing, expediting, logistics, site construction contracting) to facilitate complete understanding of procurement department function
- Manages day to day workload, including setting of priorities in conjunction with Supervisor, Project Procurement
- Assists with mentoring procurement officers where required
- Acts as Supervisor, Project Procurement during absence and leave periods
- Other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor, Project Procurement
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management or other related field would be well regarded
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Experience in the complete procurement function in a project environment
- In depth knowledge of contracting/commercial law/terms and conditions
- Ability to create a positive stakeholder management and customer support environment
- Strong background in contract writing and administration
- High level of negotiating skills
- High level of problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Results driven
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse and global environment
- Minimum of 5 years' procurement experience with significant experience in mining projects
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