Job Description

South32 – Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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

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About Perth Office

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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.

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What South32 Offers

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

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

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Key Responsibilities

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- Develop and execute category strategies that deliver cost, performance and sustainability benefits.
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- Lead tendering, sourcing, negotiations and contract activities in line with governance requirements.
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- Build collaborative relationships with internal teams and suppliers to enable quality delivery and surety of supply.
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- Monitor supplier performance and supply‐chain risk, implement improvements and mitigation strategies.
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About You

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

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

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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.

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Job Details

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

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This job advert will close on Thursday 11 December 2025.

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📌 Specialist Category (Perth)
🏢 South32
📍 Perth