Procurement Specialist

• Permanent full-time opportunity with competitive remuneration package
• Support Yancoal's Procurement team whilst developing your own skills
• Based in Newcastle CBD with hybrid working arrangement

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

Yancoal is a leading low-cost Australian coal producer in the global seaborne market, producing a mix of premium thermal, semi-soft coking and PCI coals for export. Since 2004, Yancoal has generated over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Australia and now owns, operates or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, business and environmental professionals, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. To learn more about what it's like to work at Yancoal check out our LinkedIn page.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing support to the Senior Procurement Manager as well as the Procurement team and site stakeholders in maintaining contract, procurement, sourcing, cost savings and contract management related documentation. Supporting the business regarding contract management processes & systems, providing regular reporting of procurement & contract management activity and providing contractual support as required by the business.

In addition, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for:

• Working with the site stakeholders closely to understand their needs and running sourcing projects where required.
• Educating the business stakeholders on procurement processes where required.
• Driving the contract processes and ensure execution within given timelines.
• Negotiating departures with potential suppliers.
• Developing of Contract Management plans for the business, following contract execution.
• Maintaining and updating the company’s contract system for assigned areas.
• Focus on savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Support the effective use and ongoing development of systems and tools within procurement activities.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in Procurement and Contract preparation
• An understanding of mining operations
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and time management
• Good communication skills and ability to manage a wide array of stakeholders
• Strong operational focus, ability to drive topics and deliver results even under pressure and time constraints

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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