Director, Regional Supply Chain

Tronox is the world's leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment and other materials that bring brightness, durability, and performance to everyday products. With 6,500 employees across 12 countries, we are united by strong values and a shared vision: to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

At our mines, manufacturing plants, labs, and offices, we responsibly transform the earth's resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives.

Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, we are seeking a Regional Director who will be accountable for leading supply and procurement strategy and planning, supplier market analysis, contracting, and supplier management for a major business segment. This segment includes multiple sites or businesses with an annual spend exceeding AUD $750 million. The role also encompasses overall leadership of logistics, spares warehousing and stores, as well as coordination of third-party services, including repairable spares.

Location: West Australia – Kwinana Pigment Plant (KPP) or Bunbury Pigment Plant (BPP).

• Leads a team of more than 70 supply chain professionals supporting manufacturing and mining operations across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria.
• Guides the team through business transformation and organisation optimisation—leveraging new tools to drive process improvement, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensures business requirements for materials, spares, and services are met by sourcing and selecting appropriately qualified suppliers and negotiating contracts on optimal price, quality, and service terms.
• Leads procurement strategy and planning, supplier market analysis, contracting, and supplier management for multiple sites or a major business segment. Ensures business needs for materials and services are fulfilled through effective sourcing and negotiation.
• Establishes and embeds best-practice processes and policies, driving continuous improvement in procurement performance.
• Develops strategies, plans, and tools to optimise supplier selection and contracting for goods and services.
• Establishes effective KPIs, monitors procurement function performance, and initiates improvements as required.
• Oversees operations in a large and complex warehousing or stores facility.
• Ensures compliance with regional and local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Management or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a director-level leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a supply chain department within a global organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in leading business and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to support budgeting and forecasting processes for energy costs and savings.
• Ability and commitment to travel to operational sites in WA and NSW.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Work-Life Balance: 38-hour week with option for a 9-day fortnight.
• Recognition: Eligible for Tronox bonus scheme.
• Superannuation: 13% employer contribution.
• Long Service Leave: Available after 5 years (pro-rata).
• Insurance Coverage: Salary continuance, journey, TPD & life insurance.
• Extra Leave: Purchase additional annual leave.
• Health & Wellness: Annual programs and benefits.
• Professional Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning.

We look forward to hearing from you. Click the "Quick Apply" button above to begin the application process today.

Applications close on 5th December 2025

Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.

Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible