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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
Roles and Responsibilities
  • 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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