Procurement Specialist (Centennial CO)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the Role - 33180 – Procurement Specialist/Subject Matter Expert (Centennial CO)

Orica is excited to announce an opportunity for a Procurement Specialist in our Centennial CO office focused on the execution of the procurement strategy ensuring that all purchases follow the policies and standard procurement process including proper use of supporting systems (SAP) and leads the execution of end-to-end sourcing activities including the development and implementation of the Tactical Procurement space while driving marginal cost savings.

What you will be doing

•    Manages operations and escalations from all transactional activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
•    Works with suppliers in identification and resolution of potential issues/discrepancies related to transactional and tactical procurement and escalating where necessary
•    Keeps internal stakeholders informed of issues or potential issues with purchases made or suppliers 
•    Owns all audit queries and reviewing existing audit processes
•    Works with Lead – Supply Chain Excellence to ensure Planning Strategy and Category Strategies are aligned to internal expectations and are meeting the contract requirements agreed
•    Completes purchasing activity as required 
•    Maintains close working relationships with suppliers, customers, Supply Chain network
•    Provides support to the Procurement Coordinators where required
•    Acts as a mentor to encourage improvement and best practice across the team
•    Ensures efficient processes for maintaining accurate spend and contracts database (SAP)
•    Generates and implements cost saving and sourcing strategies aligned with the category strategy 
•    Executes end-to-end sourcing process ensuring the outcomes meet or exceed business requirements and are fully aligned with Group Standards
•    Prepares, distributes, collates and analyses RFx and RFQ processes
•    Develops negotiation strategies to ensure Orica’s position is commercially and legally strong and will deliver the best outcome
•    Anticipates changes in the sourcing landscape and update the negotiation strategies to suit it
•    Facilitates cross-functional multi-level engagements

What you will bring

•    Proven ability to influence a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
•    Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
•    Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives 
•    Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships
•    Financial acumen 
•    Role dependent - technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.)

Role dimensions

•    Schedule:  Located in Centennial CO, hybrid 3 days in office/2 days remote
•    Key Stakeholders: Global & Regional Supply Chain, Commercial, SHEs, Finance, GBS
•    Reporting to: Lead, Business Process Supply - Supply Chain Excellence

Your qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree qualified with 5 years’ experience preferred 
•    Strong experience in SAP/4S Hana enabled Supply Chain Business processes such as Procurement and Sourcing
•    Advanced skills in Power BI and presentations 
•    Strong experience in stakeholder management (e.g., Audit Committee, global committees) 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills 
•    Strong experience in strategy development and execution

Preferred Experience and Qualifications
•    Strategic thinker 
•    High degree of integrity (open, honest) 
•    Results oriented and customer focused 
•    Collaborative and influencing 
•    Ability to work with ambiguity 
•    Personal development  
•    Strong analytical skills, business acumen, negotiation & problem-solving skills 
•    Strong leadership & relationship skills 
•    Ability to self-manage workload, priorities and work

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character       
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across business unit
* High level decision making ability
* Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation 

• Salary Rate: $95,000 - $115,000
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off 
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

How and When to Apply 

If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 33180

Application Deadline: November 7, 2025

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

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