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Alcoa Corporation

Procurement Specialist - Capital

Pinjarra

FULL TIME

September 19, 2024

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

Are you a skilled procurement professional with a passion for managing complex sourcing and supply activities? We’re seeking a Capital Procurement Specialist to join the team at our Bindjareb office, located at Pinjarra WA and ensure the efficient acquisition of materials, equipment and services.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager – Sustaining Capital, you will be working with and supporting Project Managers for allocated projects across our sustaining capital program for our Refining and Mining locations in Western Australia and our Smelter in Portland Victoria.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Stakeholder engagement and commercial leadership in development of category strategies and project procurement plans that are aligned with the capital program and procurement functional objectives.
Identification and assessment of commercial risk and proactive development of mitigation strategies,
Effective sourcing through an appropriate sourcing methodology and contracting strategies to ensure the efficient achievement of project goals while reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Leading the negotiation process and contract administration of all procurement packages of assigned projects.
Leading the resolution of commercial issues associated with supplier performance within assigned projects.
Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and supplier performance improvement, including alternative suppliers and products.

On commencement, your onboarding will take place out of our Bindjareb office for the initial month to ensure you receive all the training support required whilst having the opportunity to connect with the wider team. Once you're all set up, you'll then transition onto site projects where flexibility to base yourself between Bindjareb office and our corporate office at Booragoon whilst utilising our working from home arrangements in order to support you in balancing the commute to Bindjareb when required.

What’s on offer

Career development opportunities to pursue your passion.
An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.
A yearly performance bonus (variable) to reward your contributions.
Enjoy a monthly Leisure Day to do more of the things you love.
16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 weeks for secondary carer.
Make a difference in our local communities with paid employee volunteering hours.
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.

What you can bring to the role

A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field of study.
Background in a procurement role, sourcing equipment and services and providing contract management services.
Experience in capital projects within the Mining and Resources sector or similar industries.
Strong influencing and communication skills from project level to senior management.

Application Closing Date

Friday, 11 October 2024

Additional information

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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About the Location

As one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site, our workplace offers an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.

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