Procurement Officer

**We are St Barbara**, **an Australian based with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.**

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.

We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join our team based in the Perth CBD. This is a full time three-year maximum term role.

Reporting to the Procurement & Expediting Superintendent you will be providing procurement and contracts support and expertise to business stakeholders including corporate services, mining & processing operations and projects.

**The opportunity**
- Managing the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, and purchase order issuance.
- Preparing and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and tender documents.
- Conducting bid evaluations and negotiations and recommend contract awards based on cost, quality, and timeline considerations.
- Driving value from the company's expenditure through collaboratively working with stakeholders (mining operation, logistics and finance) and using evidenced based decision making across goods and services.
- Managing sourcing events end-to-end, from requisition to receipt, while regularly tracking spending
- Establishing and maintaining strong supplier relationships to achieve reliable supply chain performance.
- Assessing supplier capabilities, including technical, financial, and logístical criteria.
- Ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance with industry standards
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand project and operational requirements.
- Identifying and mitigating risks in the supply chain, including delivery delays, cost overruns, and supplier non-compliance.
- Working closely with project managers, engineering teams, logistics, and site operations to align procurement and expediting schedules with project milestones.
- Supporting site procurement teams to seek sound competitive options or alternatives for meeting site requirements where options may seem limited/exhausted, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Policy.

**Are you ready to come and build your future with us?**

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.

**We would love to hear from you if you have**:

- Relevant qualification in procurement and/or contract administration.
- Results-oriented with a focus on cost optimisation and timely delivery.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supply chain management, and vendor negotiations.
- Proficient in the use of procurement software.
- Proactive, with an ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Competent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Experience within the mining or resources sector.
- Demonstrated success in business improvement and change management.
- Pronto experience is desirable.
- At St Barabra, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity._