Specialist - 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

As a Sourcing Specialist, you’ll be part of the Global Supply Chain team, supporting the Global Sourcing group in putting sourcing strategies into action and tracking their success.

Your main job is to help make sure sourcing activities follow the company’s global standards, procedures, and best practices. You’ll work closely with sourcing teams to ensure everything is done properly and consistently across the business.

This role is key in helping the company get the best value from its suppliers while making sure all sourcing processes are efficient, aligned, and well-documented.

What you will be doing

• Execute Sourcing Activities: Supports the implementation of category strategies and manages end-to-end sourcing tasks, including contract and outline agreement setup in Ariba and SAP.
• Ensure Compliance: Makes sure all sourcing activities follow regulations, company standards, policies, and audit requirements.
• Data Analysis & Strategy Support: Analyzes spend and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and supports the development of sourcing strategies and executive business cases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to validate requirements and track progress against sourcing targets and category plans.
• Drive Value & Innovation: Focuses on reducing total cost of ownership, ensuring supply reliability, and promoting continuous improvement and innovation with key suppliers.
• Maintain Systems & Resolve Issues: Keeps sourcing data up to date in SAP and Ariba and assists vendors and stakeholders in resolving invoicing and payment issues to avoid credit holds.

What you will bring

• Minimum of 4 years in a similar sourcing or procurement-related role preferably in Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas, Industrial, or other relevant B2B marketing sectors.
• Hands-on experience in sourcing processes, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract support.
• Proven ability to engage and manage relationships with external suppliers and vendors.
• Experience working closely with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Possess intermediate to advanced knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP systems), Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, and Microsoft PowerPoint for creating professional business presentations.

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.