Principal Procurement - OEM and Critical Supplies

ABOUT GM³ and IMC

On 29th August 2024, Illawarra Metallurgical Coal (IMC) ownership changed from South32 to Gear M Illawarra Met Coal Pty Ltd trading as GM3. For an interim period between September 2024 to February 2025, South32 will continue to provide recruitment services on behalf of GM³. As such, please be aware that the job you are applying for is with GM³. 

GM3 is an emerging Australian metallurgical coal mining entity owned by global investment entity Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources, a market leader in metallurgical coal industry services.

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal (IMC) produces premium quality, hard coking coal for steelmaking, which is transported within Australia and around the world. We operate two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.  

WHAT GM³ OFFERS

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Flexible work arrangements.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a permanent full-time position based at the Regional Operations Centre, Port Kembla Coal Terminal in the coastal city of Wollongong, NSW, approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Sydney.

As the Principal Category Management – OEM and Critical Supplies, you will design and execute the Category strategy that will form the commercial framework for suppliers to support safe and reliable operation of our assets.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Design sourcing strategies that integrate safety and sustainability objectives and deliver mutual benefits over short-, medium-, and long-term commercial relationships.
• Lead strategic negotiations of manufacture and supply, and goods and services contracts.
• Manage suppliers relationships.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• End to end Strategic Sourcing (scope to contract award).
• Negotiation of Manufacture and Supply T&Cs.
• Previous experience in Mining and Metals or Construction industry.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, or related disciplines.

GM3 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 30th October 2024.