Procurement Manager

 

Main characteristics

Company

Molycop

Category

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Job summary

Molycop is inviting applications for the position of Procurement Manager at our Steel Manufacturing plant at Waratah.

The role

The role is responsible for managing relationships with key suppliers in order to ensuring that maximum value is extracted over the contractual term; that negotiated agreements are implemented in full; and that benefits identified at the start of the contractual agreement are realised over the life of the contract.

The role covers a broad range of materials and services, including energy (mainly gas and electricity), raw materials, waste and materials handling, manufactured spares and consumables, maintenance contractors and capital equipment.

Step straight into people leadership with focus on building and driving the procurement and purchasing function.

Key deliverables include: capture of savings realised and reporting into benefits capture system; develop individual KPIs to support the overarching Procurement functions strategy, goals and targets; ensure category plans are in place for all key categories; deliver 5% cost reduction across procurement categories; contribute to analysing current and future market activities, trends and identifying sourcing opportunities for Moly-Cop; ensure stores team provides stock at right time & right location whilst minimizing inventory; track & report departmental KPIs & initiatives; enhance overall Vendor Management including contract expiries, vendor insurances are maintained & updated and vendor contact information is kept up to date; and carry out spot buying exercises for non-contracted items being a champion for health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation.

About you

To thrive in this role, you will have: Substantial experience as a Supply Chain & Procurement professional, preferably within the manufacturing industry Have extensive experience in developing, leading and executing sourcing strategies to optimise cost savings outcomes and meet stakeholder requirements, Be tertiary qualified and have high level understanding of developing, implementing and improving reporting systems and processes within a complex supply chain environment Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching and development of a team Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise to manage competing demands Possess a strong track record in project management and decision making based on detailed analysis and interpretation of complex data, Strong communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence others, Demonstrated ability to problem solve with a level-headed approach, Exposure to supply chain processes and procedures applicable to maintenance, repairs and overhauls of complex equipment would also be highly advantageous.

Why Molycop?

At Molycop, we truly value our people and their dedication to our business, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your wages and entitlements, well also provide you with benefits, including: Opportunity to be a part of the heart of our Steel city Our awesome organizational culture we really care about our people Our plant is central to Newcastle, based in Waratah with free on-site parking We are truly passionate about safety and proud of our safety performance and culture Our team goes above and beyond, is collaborative and supportive, and we enjoy coming to work We offer great conditions and benefits plus overtime and weekend work with penalties We have an on-site subsidised canteen plus discounted gym membership.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful global market leader in a fast paced and exciting role.

About Molycop

Molycop is a global market leader in the production and supply of grinding media, mining chemicals and rail consumables. The company has built a strong reputation over many years for outstanding service, industry knowledge and trusted supply. Molycop produces high quality products with maximum durability, designed to resist wear and deliver exceptional performance to mining assets.

Molycop has a global manufacturing and sales network with grinding media manufacturing facilities located close to customers operations in key mining regions of North and South America and Australasia. Grinding media is predominantly used in the copper, gold and iron ore mineral extraction process.

In Newcastle we make low-carbon steel and are at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing globally. We employ electric arc furnace steelmaking technology utilising raw materials with more than 90% recycled content and have built a long-term partnership with UNSW SMaRT Research Centre to commercialise innovative recycling technologies.

In Newcastle our Railway and Forge business is the only one of its kind in Australia and produces high performance rail wheels, axles and wheel sets for both domestic and international markets. These wheels deliver improved performance in heavy haul applications. We also manufacture grinding media which is used for mineral processing ball milling operations globally.

Whilst internationally Molycop has over 1800 employees, in Australia we have around 600 employees based in Newcastle (Waratah NSW), Cootamundra (NSW) and Bassendean (WA). We rely on our highly skilled and knowledgeable teams of employees to perform their work safely and effectively whilst contributing to our business success and growth.

If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in the role then please APPLY NOW!