Manager Contracts, Procurement & Logistics

Tasmania Tin Operations

Renison Bell Mine

About Bluestone

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd is Australias largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison Bell mine is located on Tasmanias beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.

About the mine

Renison is currently experiencing an exciting phase of development characterised by a robust Life of Mine Plan and an ongoing commitment to capital reinvestment. This strategic approach is designed to enhance health safety environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. Our mission is to be a sustainable efficient capable disciplined and respected tin producer continuously striving for operational excellence and optimization.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Manager Contracts Procurement and Logistics to lead and oversee all contracting procurement inventory management and inbound/outbound shipping functions for our operation.

Reporting to the CFO and based in either Renison or Burnie this senior leadership role partners closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to ensure the timely supply of goods and services and product shipment effective contract management strong supplier performance and compliance with legislative and company requirements.

Core responsibilities

Contracts & Procurement

• Lead tendering evaluation award and administration of contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Prepare and manage contractual documentation variations and extensions
• Maintain contract registers insurance compliance including certificate of currency requirements
• Provide expert advice to other department managers on contractual obligations claims and dispute resolution
• Develop and implement contract management plans and supplier performance frameworks and educate and train relevant stakeholder in appropriate contract management
• Identify manage and mitigate procurement and commercial risk
• Manage contract management system and external legal advisors
• Help drive cost savings throughout the business

Stores & Inventory

• Oversee inventory control systems to ensure availability of materials for operations
• Ensure effective warehousing standards stock accuracy and audit compliance
• Accountable for procurement activities including sourcing re-ordering requisition approvals logistics and supplier enquiries
• Manage bulk stock issues and replenishment including reagents diesel lime and acids
• Oversee international procurement and inbound shipping requirements for inventory

Shipping

• Lead the tin concentrate export shipping program including scheduling tracking and reporting
• Oversee all freight transport and shipping activities across site and external facilities
• Negotiate freight and shipping pricing and resolve shipping issues proactively
• Maintain accurate shipment records partner reconciliations and share split reporting

General

• Supervise coach and develop procurement shipping contract admin and stores personnel
• Management board and stakeholder reporting for areas of responsibility
• Cost management budgeting and KPI tracking for areas of responsibility

About you

You are an experienced commercial leader with a strong background in contracts management procurement and logistics preferably including international shipping ideally gained within a mining or heavy industry environment. You bring proven leadership experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate effectively manage risk and deliver cost-effective outcomes for the business.

You have sound knowledge of contract law tendering processes and supplier performance management along with excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable you to influence and partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail are essential as is a commitment to governance compliance safety and integrity.

You are proactive and solutions-focused with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment. You uphold high ethical standards and are trusted to manage confidential commercial and financial information with discretion and professionalism. A national criminal police check is required for this role.

This is a senior and influential opportunity to play a key role in the commercial success of the operation while leading a capable and committed team within a supportive and inclusive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and inclusive team where results are rewarded and new ideas are encouraged and supported.