Specialist Local Sourcing

The Opportunity

Reporting to Lead Category Management, you’ll play a key role in executing sourcing strategy for critical goods and services, while optimising cost, risk, and supplier relationships. This is a proactive role suited to someone confident working autonomously and delivering outcomes across the full procurement lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work and sourcing strategies
• Lead supplier negotiations to optimise cost, supply certainty, and risk management
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and amendments
• Conduct market intelligence and support development of local suppliers to strengthen and de-risk the supply base
• Apply total cost of ownership principles to maximise commercial value
• Contribute to category planning and stakeholder engagement
• Operate within a strong safety-first culture

What You Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience in commercial or supply roles (Mining, Metals or Heavy Industry preferred)
• Strong understanding of sourcing-to-contract processes, supply chain fundamentals, and commercial contracting
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and relationship management
• Solid analytical skills, using SAP data to drive informed commercial decisions
• Confident communicator with initiative and the ability to operate independently
• Relevant qualifications in supply chain, procurement, or related field

Why Join

• 6-month contract at $80/hr + Super
• Immediate start (or ASAP) in Wollongong
• Work with a capable, collaborative, outcomes-driven team
• Contribute to a growing business with strong regional impact and investment

If you’re commercially minded, confident with suppliers, and ready to take ownership of sourcing outcomes, we want to hear from you.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.