Specialist - Procurement

**About Orica**:
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
**About the role**:
**Base role**:Lorena, SP, Brazil
**What you will be doing**:
- Key Accountabilities Analyses data and engage stakeholders (internal and external) to quantify and validate opportunities and risks Conducts analysis of spend to understand business trends and opportunities to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency Prepares material to workshop strategies and plans Tracks and progresses against the strategic category plans and procurement targets Validates findings and recommendations Supports leadership team to develop executive papers, write contracts & stakeholder business cases for strategic initiatives Conducts regular opportunity assessments to define new procurement strategies Assists in develop of work plans to implement agreed strategies Assists Supplier Performance Management Leads specific projects across the procurement team**What you will bring**:
**TECHNICAL SPECIALIST**
- Minimum 3 to 6 years experience post qualification.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong strategic and commercial acumen supported by sound commercial judgement.
- Ability to plan, influence & execute.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders.
- At least intermediate level of English.
**Role dimensions**:
**Span of control**:
- Headcount - 0 Direct; 0 Indirect
**Sphere of influence**:
- Department / Functional Sub-specialty SME
**Travel requirements**:
- 10 %
**How you shape and influence others**:
- Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
- Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
- Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
- Self-aware and open to feedback
- Work effectively across business unit
- High level decision making ability
- Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently
**What we offer**:
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
**We respect and value all**:
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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