Lead Principal – Mining Equipment Procurement

Lead Principal Mining Equipment Procurement Job Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Australia – All Australia – BrisbaneApplications close: 17 Nov 2025 About the Role As a Lead Principal Mining Equipment Procurement you will lead the strategic sourcing and category management of mining equipment across the organisation driving cost efficiencies innovation and risk mitigation. Ensure optimal supplier performance align procurement with operational needs mentor a direct report and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver value and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies conduct market analysis and lead sourcing initiatives including tenders negotiations and contract finalisation. Oversee key suppliers drive continuous improvement and innovation Manage key OEM agreements including KPI reporting quarterly reviews dispute resolution Collaborate with operations maintenance finance and HSE teams to align procurement with business needs Provide guidance and lead a team member to ensure effective management of project equipment hire and acquisitions. What You’ll Need to Succeed Education & Experience : A Degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field is highly regarded. 7 years experience in HME category development with extensive strategic sourcing experience within the mining or construction industries. Core Skills : Strong knowledge and subject matter expertise in mining equipment markets and OEM landscape. Proven experience in leading and empowering people to deliver strong outcomes. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with outstanding negotiation skills and a strong understanding of mining / construction industry standards. Proficiency in systems like JD Edwards and strong technical capabilities are essential alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers. The ability to adapt to challenges work cohesively with internal and external stakeholders and manage diverse priorities will be key to success in this role. What We Offer Flexible hybrid work model Supportive inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project Collaborative values-led culture with a global reach. Access to leading-edge technology and systems. Competitive salary and employee benefits package About Us Thiess works with clients in Australia Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders the legendary Thiess brothers is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. At Thiess you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining. We're creating a culture of curiosity knowledge-sharing and continuous learning supporting our people to contribute to Thiess success and continued growth in sustainable mining. We support you to hone your skills and develop new ones take on challenges and grow through mentorship collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future with a range of programs for people starting their careers. We recognize the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe included and empowered. How to Apply This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment there is no better time to join Thiess. Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants which includes two employment references a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application and your recruiter will support you through the process. Please click the apply button to apply for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr