IONIX - Procurement Co-ordinator (North America)

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Procurement Co-ordinator 

Work location: Harrington, Delaware (Will relocate to either Dover or Wilmington, DE in Q3 2023)

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Performing all activities in accordance with FFI CPSC policies and procedures and ensuring appropriate governance for procurement and contracting activities
• Identify cost competitive and reliable suppliers and issue requests for quotations, leveraging RFQ opportunities and supplier capabilities
• Purchase and expedite materials, parts, supplies, equipment and services following established purchasing policies and procedures whilst optimising price, delivery and terms
• Manage inwards and outwards logistics processes in accordance with industry and legislative requirements to ensure efficient delivery of goods
• Ensure all goods and services are ordered and received according to specification
• Foster and manage positive supplier relationships ensuring elements like payments are coordinated with relevant internal parties
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate sourcing and minor tender packages for goods, capital equipment and services in accordance with contracts and procurement policies and procedures
• Negotiate purchase order terms and conditions, to support project schedule and budget
• Identify and maximise operational cost and opportunities to extract value for the business
• Generate reports and analysis to support procurement decision-making
• Identify and evaluate key risks at contract formation and seek input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. technical, legal etc.)
• Ensure FFI Ionix needs are consistently met in regards to the provision of procurement services

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business, law, supply chain or similar desirable but not essential.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience in a similar procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Work in a fast-paced environment across multiple packages
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement across multiple disciplines internal and external.
• High level written skills with excellent attention to detail
• Sound knowledge in procure to pay and logistics processes and experience for the supply of both goods and services
• Experience in dealing with procurement transactions at a domestic and international level
• Understanding of contractual concepts to enable proactive and efficient negotiation
• SAP experience or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning System

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified