Senior Project Procurement Specialist

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 06/17/2025

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Project Procurement Specialist to join our global procurement team. 

We are seeking a proactive Senior Project Procurement Specialist who consistently demonstrates initiative, anticipates project needs, and takes decisive action to drive results. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, identifies opportunities for improvement, and collaborates effectively to implement solutions. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement for capital projects in the Minerals Business Area. The Senior Project Procurement Specialist supports business growth by developing a competitive, high-quality supplier base.
  
This position is ideally based from our West Perth office and will report to the Director, Procurement. 

What you’ll do

•    Strategic sourcing / identification of suppliers to meet project requirements
•    Supplier negotiation and evaluation to achieve cost savings, improved payment terms, lead times
•    Timely and accurate creation of purchase orders in SAP, including purchase order variation management
•    Drive compliance to procurement process with key stakeholders through developing strong, positive relationships (Sales, Project Delivery, Engineering)
•    Negotiate commercial terms and conditions including liquidate damages
•    Manage open-order book to ensure accurate order forecast delivery dates and good housekeeping
•    Expediting of orders to ensure on time arrival (OTA) for assigned projects
•    Manage ad-hoc invoicing, goods receipting and purchase order queries
•    Pro-active monitoring and reporting against Procurement KPI’s e.g. On-Time Arrival, Savings, Payments Terms
•    Identifying, recording and implementing cost saving opportunities
•    Monitor and drive supplier performance
•    Actively participate and collaborate with wider procurement and logistics team
•    Work closely with project delivery, engineering, sales and Global sourcing and procurement teams, and more
Who you are

•    Strong communication skills (English-speaking), both written and verbal
•    Understanding of procurement processes, including order creation, supplier management, and contract negotiation
•    Time management: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
•    Project coordination: Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing procurement activities to support project and product requirements
•    Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in creating and tracking purchase orders and monitoring supplier performance
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable
•    Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
•    SAP Experience (MM Module)
•    Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
•    Experience in construction /heavy equipment industry preferred.
•    Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate terms and contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
•    Global Procurement Experience: Experience working in a global procurement environment, understanding international supply chains and market conditions.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's in it for you
•    A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
•    A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
•    Additional Annual Leave benefit for all permanent and maximum term employees
•    Flexibility in your working lifestyle – our team manages their own balance of working from home and in our office environment
•    Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave of 18 weeks at full pay
•    Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
•    Active Social Club and company wide social events as your social wellness is important to us
•    Family focused events as your family forms part of our close-knit community
•    Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family
•    Company provided Salary Continuance insurance cover
•    Career development & education assistance to further your technical and leadership ambitions 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. 

Metso is a frontrunner in providing sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By helping our customers increase their productivity, improve their energy and water efficiency and environmental performance with our process and product expertise, we are the partner for positive change.  

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso employs over 16,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2022 were about EUR 5.3 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com.

Hiring Manager: Aishah Fenlon 
 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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