Sourcing & Contracts Specialist

Sourcing & Contracts Specialist 

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Sourcing & Contracts professional to join our Subiaco based team on a permanent and full-time basis, working a standard Monday to Friday work week, with occasional travel to site.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, this role will provide a genuine opportunity to learn, develop and further progress your career, whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated and passionate industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

What can you look forward to?

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing to contract process including RFx drafting and issuing, RFx clarifications, commercial evaluation, negotiations, award and contract formation.
• Assist with the development and implementation of savings plans and drive tangible cost savings and operational benefits through the contracting process.
• Provide contract advice to relevant end users and stakeholders.
• Prepare contractual documentation.
• Provide post award contract management services to the end users on an as required basis through to contract closeout or practical completion stage.

Where you’ll add value?

Your demonstrated passion for driving successful outcomes across your portfolio, along with a proactive attitude to identifying potential opportunities, will see you as a much-valued member of this tightly knit team.

• Extensive experience in a similar role, ideally within the mining industry, is essential to the success of this role.
• Demonstrated ability in the development & implementation of sourcing strategies for both goods & services contracts.
• Substantial experience in the development, negotiation and ongoing management of contractual & commercial arrangements with both service providers & suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions from data and market intelligence to identify & realise opportunities.
• Possess outstanding commercial acumen, and an excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively in a team, as well as autonomously.
• Personable and approachable, with strong communication skills.
• An excellent work ethic, with the ability to take personal accountability for your output and see tasks through to completion.
• Possess a high-level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills, you are resourceful & adaptive, bring a can-do attitude and can pivot & problem-solve effectively.

Our people, your benefits?

Joining the Northern Star team also opens the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family members, offering gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%.
• Attractive Short Term Incentive Bonus Program, paid annually for corporate staff.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program enabling eligible employees to build long-term wealth, receiving up to $1,000 in company shares annually.
• An Employee Share Match Plan Program with flexible purchase options and company-matched contributions.
• Gold-standard parental leave policy.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.

About Northern Star Resources?

Northern Star Resources is an ASX 20, global-scale gold producer with a strong track record of operational excellence and sustainable growth. We own and operate three high-quality production centres, alongside a development project and active exploration programs across Western Australia and Alaska.

Our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results are the foundation of our company culture and play a pivotal role in everything we do.

As a member of the Northern Star team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is serious about investing in its people, to best support individual professional development and career progression goals.

With a willingness to take on challenges, and a proud history of hard work, accomplishment and success, Northern Star Resources is an excellent career choice.

Eligibility.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work check and valid Australian national police clearance. 

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who foster an environment that supports and celebrates an inclusive and diverse workforce. 

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage you to apply.