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Alcoa

AU PTL Portland, Australia

Capital Procurement Site Lead.

SENIOR LEVEL
Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. This is your opportunity to shape how Alcoa delivers its capital portfolio at Portland Aluminium Smelter. As the site’s capital procurement lead, you will provide procurement and commercial leadership across capital projects, helping teams make sound sourcing, contracting and supplier decisions that support safe, timely and cost-effective delivery. About the role Based at Portland Aluminium Smelter, you will lead capital procurement activities for the site’s portfolio of capital projects. Reporting to the Procurement Manager – Capital in Perth, you will be accountable for translating capital procurement strategy into practical project and site outcomes. You will oversee the capital procurement pipeline from early project planning through contract close-out. This includes procurement planning, sourcing and market engagement, tendering and evaluation, commercial negotiation, contract formation, supplier performance, variations and claims, governance, risk management and reporting. Working effectively with appropriate autonomy, you will establish priorities, guide project-specific procurement approaches and provide clear commercial advice to site and project stakeholders. You will balance value, schedule, quality, risk and governance requirements, resolve complex commercial matters and escalate material issues with evidence-based recommendations. You will also provide day-to-day functional leadership to the site-based capital procurement specialist, including work planning, coaching and quality oversight. Success in the role will rely on your ability to lead through influence and build productive relationships across project, engineering, operations, finance, legal and supplier groups. In this role, you will: Lead capital procurement planning and delivery across Portland Aluminium Smelter’s portfolio of capital projects. Develop fit-for-purpose procurement and commercial strategies that support safe, timely, cost-effective and compliant project delivery. Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting for critical and complex capital packages. Provide commercial leadership throughout the contract lifecycle, including supplier performance, change management and contract close-out. Maintain effective procurement governance and manage commercial, supply, contractor and delivery risks. Partner with project, engineering, operational and functional stakeholders to support effective commercial decisions. Provide functional leadership, coaching and delivery oversight to the site-based capital procurement specialist. Monitor procurement performance, milestones, risks and value outcomes, maintaining alignment with the broader capital procurement team. What’s on offer Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan. Career growth and development opportunities. 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers. Paid employee volunteering hours to support our communities. Access to the My Alcoa Benefits program, including travel, lifestyle, health and well-being discounts. A diverse and inclusive workplace supported by employee inclusion groups. What you can bring A relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, business, commerce, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Demonstrated procurement and contract management experience supporting capital projects and complex commercial packages. End-to-end experience across procurement planning, sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management. Experience in an industrial, resources, manufacturing, heavy engineering or similarly complex project environment is desirable. Sound commercial judgement and an understanding of project delivery, contract risk, cost drivers and supply markets. The ability to work with autonomy, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a changing environment. Effective stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, including the ability to navigate complex commercial matters and raise and explore alternative perspectives. Experience providing functional leadership, supported by effective systems capability and a commitment to ethical, safe and accountable decision-making. Additional information Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered. You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date. Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations. #AlcoaAUS About the Location Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes. We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.    This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us! Careers @ Alcoa Sustainability @ Alcoa What we Believe in Diversity & Inclusion We also invite you to create an automated personalized Job Alert. It’s easy to do, new open jobs will automatically come to you! Press the “Sign In” button at the top right of this page and the log in screen will appear. If you have not already created an account, please do so now. It's easy. At the bottom right it will say “Create Account”. Simply click on that, submit your email address and a password. You will receive an email to validate your request. Once that is done when you log in you will see a tab at the top right that says “Job Alerts”. Click on that tab and check all your job preferences. All relevant open Alcoa jobs will come to you via email automatically as soon as they are live. How great is that? In addition, we will update you via email on a regular basis about what is going on at Alcoa based upon your interests!
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