Mt Lyell is an iconic asset that has helped shape Australian mining for over 120 years. Today, it’s poised at the start of its next chapter, which consists of large-scale brownfields restart project, delivering an operation that will support the growing global demand for copper as a critical energy transition metal, with significant gold and silver by-products.

Sibanye-Stillwater Australia has completed the studies necessary to support the restart of operations, consisting of underground mining, the construction of a new processing facility, a paste backfill system, shaft infrastructure refurbishment, and all the other required non-process infrastructure at Mt Lyell.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join the Mt Lyell Cu-Au Project and support the day-to-day procurement, purchasing and delivery activities required for project delivery.

This position will support the safe, timely and cost-effective procurement of equipment, materials, services and work packages. You will coordinate purchasing, contract administration, expediting and logistics, keeping procurement actions, supplier documentation and deliveries on track against project priorities.

Reporting to the Project Director – Mt Lyell, with a functional reporting line to the Australian procurement lead, you will be a key contact between the project team, suppliers, contractors, logistics providers and internal support functions. You will manage procurement within agreed package allocations and delegated authorities, applying approved procurement strategies and processes and supporting the functional lead on larger, complex or higher-risk packages.

The role is a residential based role at Mt Lyell on a 5/2 10-hour roster.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Mt Lyell procurement below the agreed threshold, within approved strategies, delegated authorities and package allocations. Work with project stakeholders to confirm scopes, specifications, budgets, approvals and required-on-site dates before engaging suppliers.

Prepare and issue requests for quotation, coordinate supplier clarifications and evaluation inputs, and prepare purchase requisitions, purchase orders and supporting approval records using approved templates and systems.

Track open purchase orders, supplier commitments, manufacturing progress and delivery dates. Expedite critical equipment and materials, follow up supplier drawings and documentation, and coordinate transport, delivery and handling arrangements with project and logistics teams.

Support the Australian procurement lead with sourcing, evaluation, negotiation,



contract formation and administration for larger, shared or strategically important packages. Escalate high-value, high-risk, complex or non-standard requirements at the appropriate stage.

Coordinate supplier onboarding, prequalification and due diligence, including required insurance, HSE, quality and responsible sourcing documentation. Support supplier mobilisation and local supplier engagement in line with approved sourcing arrangements.

Coordinate routine supplier meetings and contract administration, follow up commitments and help resolve purchase order, quantity, specification, delivery and invoicing discrepancies. Refer commercial disputes, claims and significant scope changes to the functional procurement lead or appropriate contract owner.

Provide current procurement, commitment and delivery information to engineering, construction, project controls and scheduling teams to support construction, commissioning and operational readiness. Assist with forecasts, accruals and records of approved purchase order changes.

Act as the first point of contact for routine project procurement enquiries, helping the team understand purchasing processes and approval requirements. Identify overdue actions, supply constraints and delivery risks early, and escalate issues with clear supporting information.

Maintain accurate procurement package, contract, supplier and purchase order registers, together with complete and auditable procurement records. Prepare routine status reports, support audits and assurance reviews, and follow through on outstanding actions and purchase order close-out.

About You

You will have experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, contract administration or project support, with a practical approach to keeping purchasing activities and supplier deliveries on track.

You will hold a qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Logistics or a related discipline, or bring equivalent relevant experience. Procurement, purchasing or contract administration training is desirable, with relevant project, logistics or supply chain qualifications also valued.

You will have experience preparing enquiries, obtaining quotations,



raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records. You will also be comfortable coordinating suppliers and following up manufacturing progress, documentation and delivery commitments.

Experience using procurement, enterprise resource planning, document management or project systems is important, along with competence in Microsoft Office and a high level of accuracy in maintaining registers and records.

Mining, construction, engineering, infrastructure or major project experience will be highly regarded. Experience supporting site-based teams or coordinating regional and remote logistics will also be advantageous.

You will be highly organised, accurate and confident managing several procurement activities and changing priorities. Clear communication, skilled supplier relationships and reliable follow-through are essential, together with the ability to interpret purchasing requirements, scopes and specifications.

You will have a working knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier onboarding, expediting and delivery coordination, and understand the importance of approvals, delegated authorities and auditable records. A basic understanding of how procurement supports project cost, schedule and risk management is also required.

What You Will Bring

You will take ownership of assigned procurement activities and follow them through to completion. You will be comfortable working independently while staying aligned with Australian procurement direction and knowing when to seek guidance or escalate an issue.

You will bring a practical, collaborative approach to working with project personnel, suppliers, contractors and internal procurement teams, along with a commitment to safe delivery, responsible sourcing and respectful working relationships.

Most importantly, you will have the attention to detail and practical judgement to keep procurement actions moving, identify problems early and help ensure equipment, materials and services are ready when the project needs them.

Applications

If you have relevant procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience and would like to make a practical contribution to the delivery of the Mt Lyell Cu-Au Project, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants interested in exploring this opportunity are invited to submit their details via: Seek.com.au

Recruitment agencies: please do not contact our team or submit unsolicited candidates for this vacancy.

For more information on Sibanye-Stillwater, visit:

https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/business/australia/

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📌 Procurement Coordinator (Queenstown)
🏢 Sibanye Stillwater Australia
📍 Queenstown