Join Metso and be part of a global team delivering sustainable technology and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries. In this role, you’ll play a key part in strengthening our supply chain for Screening, building strategic supplier partnerships and driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery and performance. Working collaboratively with local and international stakeholders, you’ll help ensure we have the right suppliers and sourcing strategies in place to support our customers and business objectives.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for maximising overall supplier performance across a consolidated, competent, and reliable vendor base to meet Metso business objectives.

- Develop and lead a structured supplier relationship management program for critical suppliers to assess capabilities, capacities, KPIs, and improvement initiatives and to manage supply chain risk.

- Lead the strategic selection, qualification, and development of new suppliers with local internal stakeholders and global procurement and quality teams.

- Develop short-term and long-term sources of supply agreements and contracts.

- Lead supplier negotiations to improve commercial terms and supply chain performance to lower total cost and lead time and mitigate risk.

- Lead cost reduction initiatives in conjunction with key business stakeholders and the ongoing development of the savings pipeline to achieve the agreed savings targets

- Support the Metso business line strategies and requirements and proactively drive initiatives to meet sourcing objectives.





- Align with internal departments to fully understand their needs to form strong stakeholder relationships and provide strategic procurement support.

- Collaboratively with internal customers to develop strategic category plans and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.

- Closely monitor and manage supplier performance in conjunction with the Screens delivery and Project management teams to ensure operational procurement performance is achieved.

- Support (as needed) in delivery expediting, contract variations, quality issues and supplier escalation.

- Guide and support the Tactical Sourcing Team with Supplier selection and RFQ’s

- Support the continuous improvement of sourcing processes and procedures, ensuring best procurement practices and policies according to the Metso code of conduct and quality requirements.

About You

- Three to Five years of experience in Sourcing / Procurement of Heavy Fabricated-Machined parts and assemblies, Casting, Forging and Transmission components, preferably for an OEM.

- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Supply chain / Contract / Project management or equivalent experience.

- Experience in managing sourcing projects with local and global vendors

- Proven stakeholder management skills,



ability to influence and resolve any disputes

- Experience in working with international stakeholders.

- A thorough understanding of Engineering Drawings and Manufacturing Processes.

- Knowledge of quality documentation such as MDR, ITP and NCR
- A good understanding of commercial terms and conditions

- Working Knowledge in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

- SAP working knowledge is an advantage

- Screening experience would be an advantage

- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills is required
- The role will require some domestic travelling

Why Metso?

- An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life.

- Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

- Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a versatile work environment.

- A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

- Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

- Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

📌 Inventory & Sourcing Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Metso Australia
📍 Perth