The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Paid community leave
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Category Lead Procurement, this role will support pre-award and post-award activities for the Maintenance Repairs and Operations (MRO) goods and materials category, including Forward Purchase Agreements (FPAs), by effectively tendering, negotiating, awarding and administering contracts for the continued supply of goods and materials to the Company, in accordance with Company policies, procedures, standards and internal customer requirements.

This role will play a key part in ensuring our commercial contracts are structured to deliver value for money, support supply continuity for critical operations, protect the company’s interest and enable the Company to achieve its business objectives.

This is a 12-month role maximum term contract and will based at our Perth Corporate office – noting we are currently based in West Perth, but will be moving to the CBD (QV1 building) in 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Category Lead with sourcing, tendering and negotiation of MRO goods and materials for our Pilgangoora Operation.
• Assist with Forward Purchase Agreement (FPA) activities, including supplier and pricing evaluations, call-offs, performance reviews and the Add New Stock Item (ANSI) process.
• Prepare RFA documents, tender evaluations and award recommendations, and draft single or sole source justifications when needed.
• Handle contract administration from award to close-out, including variations, progress payments, commitments and status updates.
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal teams, by responding to queries and providing practical contract guidance
• Actively source cost savings initiatives, track spend through pricing benchmarks spend analysis, along with preparing monthly reports
• Work closely with the procurement team to share knowledge, document processes and improve standards, templates and procedures.

About you

• Tertiary qualified in procurement, supply chain, business, commercial or other relevant discipline
• CIIPS qualification highly regarded
• 3+ years experience in a similar role, preferably within the mining industry
• Demonstrated experience managing MRO goods and materials, including sourcing, tendering and supplier management
• Experience managing Forward Purchase Agreements or other long-term supply agreements, including pricing, call-offs and performance review.
• Sound understanding of commercial terms, contract administration and risk allocation
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written with strong negotiation skills
• Exposure to, or formal training with, Coupa platform and Pronto highly regarded

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.

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