This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Business Director at Hays Recruiting Experts in Procurement, Purchasing & ContractsCategory Lead - Energy SupplyGlobal Mining ClientRole Overview:Main Goal: Make smart deals to optimize energy use and costs for our Australian operations, while supporting safety, cost efficiency, and environmental goals.Key Responsibilities:Leadership: Ensure our supply needs align with the market. Manage suppliers, contracts, and track performance to keep costs low and supply steady.Commercial Management: Oversee all external energy spending to ensure business continuity and the best commercial outcomes.What You Need to Know:Energy Markets: Understand the energy markets relevant to our operations.Contracts: Know the key terms and commercial levers in our contracts.Legislation: Be aware of the legislative requirements and their impact (e.g., Carbon tax).Strategic Tasks:Optimize Spend: Analyze opportunities to optimize energy spend and mix, minimizing supply risks.Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with operations, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Sustainability, Technology, Planning & Development teams, and external energy bodies.Project Management:Delivery Models: Evaluate whether to insource or outsource projects.Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations with vendors and manage contracts effectively.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders for endorsements and approvals.Documentation: Complete necessary internal documentation and approvals.Renewable Energy:Initiatives: Lead or support trials and initiatives for renewable energy options.Market Knowledge: Stay updated on energy market innovations and share knowledge.Mentorship: Lead, coach, and mentor team members to meet performance targets.Compliance: Ensure compliance with supply category management processes.Shared Accountabilities:Treasury: Ensure contracts align with corporate covenants.Decision Rights:Sourcing Strategy: Develop and plan sourcing strategies for a spend of ~US$150M to US$300M.Supplier Management: Oversee supply processes and supplier performance.Contract Approvals: Recommend approvals for all contracts in the category.Seniority LevelNot ApplicableEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionPurchasing, Supply Chain, and LegalIndustries: Services for Renewable Energy and Mining
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