Sourcing & Contracts Specialist

Ready to expand your professional career with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career progression and professional development, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer.

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At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these values and contributing to our collective growth and success.

Currently our Procurement & Supply Department has an opportunity for a highly diligent and experienced Sourcing & Contracts Specialist to join our Corporate Office located in Subiaco, on a 12-to-14-month-contract basis.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, this key role will provide expertise and strategic focus to the procurement of your specific portfolio of goods and services, ensuring that all activities support the objectives around optimising costs, quality, and supplier performance.

Here is what awaits you:

• 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.
• Travel to site on an ad hoc basis, as and when required.

To thrive in this role:

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

Experience:

• 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.

Passion for Growth:

• 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.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

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

• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.

• Our GoldSTARR program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses 

• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.

Eligibility.

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirming you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.    

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who foster an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.  

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application, by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.