Specialist Local Sourcing

Specialist Local Sourcing - 6 Month Contract

Wollongong NSW
Mid-January Start
Full time

A leading resources business is seeking an experienced Specialist Local Sourcing professional to support its Supply function on a 6-month contract commencing mid-January. With continued investment across the region, this role offers the chance to contribute to a high-performing commercial team during a period of growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Lead Category Management, you’ll play a key role in sourcing critical goods and services and ensuring strong commercial outcomes. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident, proactive and comfortable working autonomously.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing scopes of work and sourcing strategies
• Leading supplier negotiations to secure cost, quality and supply certainty
• Managing purchase orders and contract amendments
• Conducting market intelligence and supporting supplier development
• Applying total cost of ownership principles
• Contributing to stakeholder meetings and category planning

What You Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience in commercial or supply roles (Mining or Heavy Industry ideal)
• Strong understanding of Sourcing-to-Contract processes and supply chain fundamentals
• Proven capability in supplier negotiations and relationship management
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive commercial decisions
• Confident communicator with initiative and the ability to operate with minimal supervision
• Relevant qualifications in supply chain, commercial, or similar

Why This Role?

• 6-month contract starting mid-January
• Competitive hourly rate $80–$90/hr + Super
• Work with a capable, collaborative and outcomes-driven team
• Opportunity to contribute to a business with strong regional operations and ongoing growth

If you’re commercially minded, strong with suppliers and ready to take ownership, we’d like to hear from you.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.