South32 – Perth, Western Australia, Australia

South32 is a leading producer of commodities essential for a low‑carbon economy. We are looking for a Specialist Category role in Perth.

About Perth Office

Our corporate office is located in the heart of Perth’s CBD, 5 minutes from the Perth Underground Train Station. Functions include HR, Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk and Technical.

What South32 Offers

- Supportive environment to learn and grow through interesting and important work.
- Opportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
- 14% superannuation contributions.
- Annual short‑term incentive bonus recognising both individual performance and overall business success.
- 26 weeks full‑paid or 52 weeks half‑paid parental leave for primary carers.

About the Role

This permanent position will be located in our Perth office. We operate a hybrid model (office & home).

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute category strategies that deliver cost, performance and sustainability advantages.
- Lead tendering, sourcing, negotiations and contract activities in line with governance requirements.
- Build collaborative relationships with internal teams and suppliers to enable quality delivery and surety of supply.




- Monitor supplier performance and supply‑chain risk, implement improvements and mitigation strategies.

About You

- Experience influencing and partnering with diverse stakeholders to shape commercial and operational outcomes.
- Strong judgement in contract management, negotiations and risk identification.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and clarity.
- Inclusive, solutions‑focused approach supporting innovation, value creation and team culture.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or post‑secondary studies in commerce, supply chain, law or a related discipline.
- MCIPS is advantageous.

EEO Statement

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Details

- Seniority level: Not applicable
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Supply Chain
- Industry: Mining

Close Date

This job advert will close on Thursday 11 December 2025.

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📌 Specialist Category (Western Australia)
🏢 South32
📍 Western Australia