Coordinator - Procurement & Sourcing

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

The Coordinator – Procurement & Sourcing is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of raw materials, consumables, engineering spares, and services required by the plant. This role covers the full Source to Pay (S2P) process, including supplier identification and evaluation, sourcing and negotiation, purchase order creation, goods receipt coordination, and invoice reconciliation. The Coordinator ensures that all procurement activities meet required specifications, adhere to delivery lead times, and secure the best possible cost, while avoiding any disruption to manufacturing or plant operations. This position plays a vital part in maintaining operational continuity, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and contributing to cost-effective sourcing strategies.

What you will be doing

• Manage the end-to-end Source to Pay (S2P) process via the Ariba Network, from supplier sourcing and onboarding to purchase order execution, goods receipt, and invoice reconciliation.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of raw materials, consumables, engineering spares, and services to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, and negotiations to secure optimal value and align with business needs.
• Administer supplier contracts and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate contract requirements between suppliers and the company, ensuring alignment with business needs and legal standards.
• Draft, review, and finalize contracts using Ariba templates, ensuring timely execution and proper upload into the Ariba system for full lifecycle visibility.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants to address raw material and engineering requirements, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to foster collaboration and long-term partnerships.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and material substitution programs, to enhance supply chain resilience and cost efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality standards and delivery timelines, taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives and contribute to operational improvements across sourcing activities.
• Represent the Procurement team in cross-functional meetings with Finance, actively resolving payment disputes, addressing GR/IR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) discrepancies, and providing updates on prepayments to ensure accurate financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Identify, document, and report cost reduction opportunities, leveraging data analysis and supplier collaboration to drive measurable savings and improve procurement efficiency.

What you will bring

• Academic degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Proven background in cost reduction initiatives, with the ability to identify, document, and report savings opportunities and their business impact.
• Proficient in SAP, with hands-on experience navigating various modules to support procurement and reporting functions.
• Able to facilitate contract requirements between suppliers and internal stakeholders, drafting agreements using Ariba templates, and ensuring timely execution and upload into the Ariba system.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, capable of conveying both technical and commercial value to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong market awareness and ability to thrive in a global, multicultural, and fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Comfortable representing Procurement in cross-functional meetings, particularly with Finance, to resolve payment disputes, GR/IR issues, and prepayment updates.

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.

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.