About our Operation

Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Sheffield Resources Limited and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (Yansteel). The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Operation (Thunderbird) is located mid-way between Derby and Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Thunderbird is one of the largest and highest-grade zircon mineral sands deposits in the world and contains valuable heavy minerals including ilmenite, zircon and leucoxene, which are extracted and exported via the Port of Broome.

Our head office is based in Broome, and together we are focused on delivering economic and social benefits for the West Kimberley and its communities. We do this through living our values of Integrity, Accountability, Humility, Co-Creation and Inclusivity.

About the Role

An exciting prospect is available for an experienced Senior Contracts & Procurement Advisor to join our Commercial team, supporting the commercial and procurement activities of our Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine.

Reporting to the Principal Commercial, you will manage tender and contract administration and supplier engagements across the operation, from preparing tender packages and negotiating terms through to validating payment claims and managing variations. You will also drive cost reduction and business improvement initiatives, work to grow Traditional Owner and local business participation, and support our Procurement Officer.

This position is based in our Perth or Broome office, working Monday to Friday, with travel to site as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Tendering & Contracts: Prepare and issue tender packages and RFQs, evaluate submissions, negotiate commercial terms and develop contract award recommendations in accordance with company delegations.
- Contract Administration: Review and validate payment claims, negotiate variations,



manage rise and fall adjustments, monitor contractor performance and provide commercial and contractual support to operational teams.
- Procurement & Supply: Support procure-to-pay activities using SAP S/4HANA, including material and service orders, supplier negotiations, preferred supplier arrangements and logistics coordination.
- Cost Reduction & Commercial Support: Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, develop business cases for operational initiatives and contribute to budgets, forecasts, month-end reviews and insurance renewals.
- Traditional Owner & Local Procurement: Identify and engage Traditional Owner and local suppliers, support supplier capability development and structure procurement opportunities to maximise local participation.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded professional who enjoys working collaboratively with operational teams, building strong supplier relationships and finding practical solutions to business challenges.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- A minimum of five years' experience in contracts, procurement or commercial roles, including tendering and contract administration.
- A sound understanding of contract principles, commercial risk and the implications of negotiating contractual terms.
- Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical,



operational and commercial teams.
- Well-developed analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience using SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP and contract management systems highly regarded.
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.
- An appreciation of Aboriginal and local procurement, with the cultural awareness to engage effectively with Traditional Owner groups.
- A current WA C-Class driver's licence.

Why Join KMS?

Join a growing mining operation where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across a diverse range of commercial and procurement activities.

Working closely with operational teams, you'll play an important role in improving commercial outcomes and supporting initiatives that create opportunities for local businesses and communities.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

KMS is committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workforce culture and environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We acknowledge the different skills, experiences, and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We strongly encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, youth, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

This advert will close on the 26th of November 2026, however, should a suitable candidate be found we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.

📌 Senior Contracts & Procurement Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Kimberley Mineral Sands
📍 Perth