Procurement Specialist

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

**The Opportunity**

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Finance Manufacturing team at our Western Port Manufacturing facility as a **Procurement Specialist - 12-month fixed term**. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have four major manufacturing sites at Western Port which operate 24 x 7 and deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

The Procurement team is responsible for contract development and ongoing contract management services of our vendors for the Manufacturing Operations teams. This collaborative team provides strategic guidance and direction to support short and long-term procurement activities, including procurement planning and tendering of services. Working closely with our vendors and managing the operation of the contract cycle, they ensure sound contract management, whilst supporting the Manufacturing teams in cost management, governance and contract administration.

In this essential role, you’ll manage the Mills and Coating portfolio of service-based contracts and assist with making informed decisions encompassing partner relationships, contracts, performance and supplier risks. You’ll work strategically to support the decision-making process through market intelligence, data collection, modelling and analysis in order to provide recommendations to optimise service delivery now, and into the future.

This role is a **12-month fixed term** contract, located in **Hastings, VIC**, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Working Monday to Friday, this role offers have the opportunity for flexible work arrangements. When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider and other health and well-being programs.

**What Will You Do?**

You’ll actively participate in providing continuous improvement and outstanding services within the Procurement team. You will also:

- ** manage and maintain** assigned contracts and supplier relationships - deliver on cost, quality, risk mitigation, safety and environmental requirements of stakeholders
- ** identify and implement** opportunities for value creation and cost reductions
- ** improve process****:

- drive contract performance through, enhancing efficiencies, increasing productivity, benchmarking and adopting best practices
- ** develop and strengthen** business relationships both internally and externally
- ** influence and partner** with key internal and external customers ensuring alignment of procurement initiatives

**More About You**

As an influential communicator you build trust and meaningful relationships and have extensive expertise in procurement, developing and implementing performance-based contracts. You will bring:

- relevant tertiary qualifications (ie. economics, accounting, commerce or business) **_or _**hands on experience in a similar role
- experience in a similar environment, such as procurement or supply chain management
- a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
- developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills - building constructive and effective relationships
- experience in project coordination and collaboration with multiple internal and external customers

**Why BlueScope**

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

- ** create and deliver innovative solutions** that drive transformation in our business
- ** make an impact **that really does shape the world we live in
- ** keep growing** through continuous learning and development opportunities
- ** enjoy the sense of belonging **that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: _We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future._ _

**Together **we can make a world of difference.**
- Applications close Wednesday 27th March 2024._