Permanent
Energy (Supply Chain)
- Lead procurement, contracts and commercial strategy for a major WA salt producer
- Work with senior leadership on high-value operational and strategic projects
- Competitive salary + leadership exposure + excellent career development pathway
Position summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Commercial Manager to drive commercial, procurement, and contract management strategies across their operations. This role blends hands-on commercial administration with strategic leadership, overseeing supplier negotiations, contracts, and purchasing while supporting executive-level decision-making. You’ll manage a small, high-performing team and play a pivotal role in delivering operational and financial outcomes.
About us
Our client is a leading Western Australian salt producer with a strong reputation for operational excellence, safety, and innovation. Operating one of the most significant salt production facilities in the region, the company is committed to sustainability, long-term growth, and maintaining its position as a trusted supplier to global markets. With a supportive, collaborative culture, the business offers a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation at an exciting phase of expansion.
About the role
As the Purchasing & Commercial Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
- Leading contract drafting, negotiation, and administration to ensure commercial and legal compliance
- Developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes
- Supporting business case development, cost modelling, and financial analysis for senior management
- Managing supplier relationships and overseeing logistics and supply chain coordination
- Working closely with operational teams to align agreements with business priorities
- Preparing briefing materials and supporting high-level stakeholder engagements, including Traditional Owners and government agencies
- Coaching and developing a small team of Purchasing Officers
- Driving process improvement and supporting the introduction of technology and automation to improve efficiency
About you
We’re looking for a commercially focused leader who thrives in a resource-driven operational environment. Ideally, you will have:
- A degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in commercial and contract management within the mining, resources, or industrial sectors
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract drafting skills
- Demonstrated experience in procurement and supply chain oversight
- Financial acumen and the ability to prepare business cases and cost models
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders
- Experience leading and mentoring small teams
- A proactive, solutions-driven approach and the ambition to grow into senior leadership roles
If you’re ready to take the next step in your commercial career and lead critical procurement and contract strategies for a leading salt producer, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits and perks
- Attractive salary package + superannuation
- Career progression opportunities into senior leadership
- Exposure to major operations and strategic decision-making
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Join a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability
How to apply
At Inverse Group we are dedicated to creating and improving diverse and inclusive environments within the workforce. We encourage all applicants, regardless of your race, colour, religion, gender identity, age, disability or sexual orientation status.
About Inverse Group
Inverse Group’s goal is to help our clients meet the ever-changing environment in all industries across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. With rapid disruption from new innovations and technologies our focus is to help enable our clients to meet these challenges and help them become businesses of the future. By providing valuable insights and skills we are here to help the very best people connect with outstanding companies, the “Inverse approach to recruitment”.
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