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

Support the development of the Sourcing Plan and category strategy; execute against the plan and monitor performance and outcomes

What you will be doing

•    Generate and implement sourcing strategies alignned with the category strategy, supporting the development and execution of the category strategy through market intelligence and agreed initiatives.
•    Develop, execute and monitor the annual sourcing plan for the assigned categories, ensuring alignment and timely execution with key stakeholders.
•    Prepare, distribute RFx documents. Collate and analise the responses.
•    Develop negotiation strategies to ensure Orica’s position is commercially and legally strong and will deliver the best outcome.
•    Assist in communication with key stakeholders in development and changes to sourcing strategy.
•    Coordinate product development and new supplier initiatives, managing the interfaces with support functions (PPIS /IS, Quality, Manufacturing team) to ensure the execution of all product and supplier validation activities.
•    Update the negotiation strategies to suit changes observed in the sourcing landscape.
•    Conduct analytical activities such as scenario analisis, shouldcost modeling, benchmarking and/or other cost/value assessments as required Feedback and support to the Global Category Management team on market intelligence, insights and idea generation for the development and periodic update of the category strategy.
•    Activiely participate in cross-functional, multi-level engagements for problem resolution.
•    Identify and mitigate supply risks, supporting the resolution of supply chain risk events (shortages, delivery issues, quality) working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Ensure sourcing activities and outcomes comply with Orica Group Standards (e.g., GS.07), required approvals (DOA) and SHES/PPIS/IS/Quality requirements (where applicable), maintaining full traceability of sourcing documentation and decisions.
•    Identify, quantify, track, and report savings/value delivered, ensuring registration and follow-up in the Saving Tracker in line with reporting requirements.
•    Contribute to the development and measurement of effective team KPI’s (including savings tracking where applicable) to ensure delivery of commitments.
•    Work collaboratively with Procurement and GBS teams to ensure end-to-end execution, effective handoffs and timely resolution of operational issues impacting suppliers and business continuity.
•    Work as a team with Contracts Management and Supplier Management in overall category strategy delivery.
•    Actively participate in the SRM program, supporting supplier performance reviews and joint improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers (in coordination with Supplier Management).

Your qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in logistics, supply chain, business or engineering 
•    Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement within sourcing/category management
•    Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies (preferably in the category in question)
•    SAP MM experience required (S2P2P procceses) 
•    English (B2), Spanish (B2) 
•    Working knowledge of souring strategy selection and process
•    Experienced with building vendor and other stakeholder relationships
•    Must be able to pass pre-employment medical checks
•    Mining, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and other relevant B2B Marketing industries
•    Portuguese: Working proficiency (B1)
•    PowerBI knowledge is a plus
•    Experience working with ARIBA is a plus
 

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.

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.