Specialist - Source to Pay

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 Specialist - Source to Pay supports the development and implementation of sourcing and category strategies, executes plans, and tracks/measures results.

What you will be doing

*Supplier Database Management: Maintain an accurate database of suppliers, execution dates, and key stakeholders.

*Collaborative Strategy Delivery: Work collaboratively with Contracts Management and Supplier Management to deliver the overall category strategy.

*Change Communication: Assist in communicating sourcing changes to the business.

*Supply Chain Risk Management:  Anticipate and acts in the resolution of supply chain risk events.

*Global Strategy Operationalization: Operationalize the global strategy within the region and site teams.

*Opportunity Identification and Implementation: Identify opportunities and implement initiatives to maximize the effectiveness of the sourcing strategy concerning capital expenditure, sustenance capital, and operating expenditure across the region.

*Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster an environment of collaboration with Orica's key stakeholder functions to deliver the best overall outcomes for the business.

*Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Propose, develop  and contribute with continuous improvement and innovative solutions with key suppliers.

Studies and experience:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in logistics, supply chain, business or engineering.

- 5 years experience in similar sized organisation and within procurement function.

- Experience in Mining, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and other relevant B2B Marketing industries.
- Experience working with ARIBA is a plus

- SAP MM experience required (S2P2P procceses)
- English (B2), Spanish (B2)

Skills

- Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
- Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability 
- Supplier Market Research and Analysis
- Negotiation Strategies and Tactics
- Supplier Relationship Management

-  Effective Communication with Stakeholders and Vendors
- Analytical Thinking and Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Time Management and Meeting Sourcing Timelines
- Ethical Conduct and Compliance with Sourcing Policies
- Collaboration and Teamwork in Cross-Functional Sourcing Projects
- Resilience and Persistence in Negotiations and Supplier Interactions

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.