Senior Manager, Supply Chain
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.
Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.
Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.
This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 11/02/2026
Introduction
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to join the Metso Minerals Procurement team in Australia. Based in our West Perth office, this role will lead the local execution of Minerals procurement strategies and ensure reliable, competitive and compliant supply for capital equipment and operational requirements. The position combines strategic sourcing, supplier development, procurement governance and cross-functional leadership in close collaboration with Business Lines, Project Management, Operations and global category teams.
Team you belong to
You will be part of the global Minerals Procurement organization and work closely with procurement colleagues in Australia and across Metso’s global network. The role has a strong interface with local business and operational leaders, Heads of Procurement, Global Category Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Legal, Finance and Project Management. You will lead and develop the local procurement team and act as a key procurement partner for the Australian Minerals business.
What you’ll do
- Translate global and Business Line procurement strategies into clear local sourcing and supplier-development plans for Australia.
- Lead procurement activities across equipment projects, standard equipment, internal supply, logistics and relevant spend, in line with agreed category ownership.
- Secure supplier capacity, quality, delivery, cost competitiveness and continuity of supply to support project and customer commitments.
- Lead strategic sourcing, tendering, commercial evaluation, negotiation and contracting, in collaboration with category management, legal and other relevant stakeholders.
- Build and manage a competitive supplier base, including supplier identification, qualification, development, performance management, risk mitigation and, when required, phase-out.
- Ensure compliance with Metso policies, procurement processes, approval authorities, contractual standards, trade requirements and applicable laws.
- Establish effective governance for purchase orders, supplier commitments, changes, claims, expediting and escalation management.
- Collaborate with other Heads of Procurement and regional and global teams to capture synergies, leverage spend and share supplier capabilities.
- Monitor and improve procurement performance through relevant KPIs, including savings, cost avoidance, on-time delivery, quality, payment terms, supplier risk and compliance.
- Lead, coach and develop procurement professionals, setting clear priorities, accountability and individual development plans.
- Promote a culture of safety, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to digitalization, data quality and process-improvement initiatives across Procurement and Supply Chain.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; postgraduate studies or professional procurement qualifications are an advantage.
- Significant experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain, including progressive leadership responsibility in an international matrix organization.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders across business, technical and functional areas.
- Experience in mining, minerals processing, heavy equipment, engineering, manufacturing, construction or a comparable project-based industrial environment.
- Strong commercial acumen and proven capability in supplier negotiations, contracts, total-cost analysis and risk management.
- Solid understanding of project procurement, engineered-to-order supply, supplier quality, logistics and operational procurement interfaces.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills, with the confidence to operate across cultures and organizational levels.
- Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP environment; strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and procurement analytics tools.
- Fluent professional English; other languages are an advantage.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, and to maintain the documentation required for business travel.
- A proactive, accountable and results-oriented leadership style, with a strong commitment to safety, ethics and customer success.
What's in it for you
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority, with support for both physical and mental wellbeing.
- A competitive base salary aligned with your skills and experience, together with an annual incentive program.
- Additional annual leave benefits for permanent and maximum-term employees.
- Flexible ways of working, enabling the team to balance time between home and the office in line with business needs.
- Gender-neutral paid parental leave of 18 weeks at full pay.
- Paid volunteer leave to support the local community or an organization of your choice.
- An active social club, company-wide events and family-focused activities.
- Comprehensive medical benefits, including access to discounted private health insurance for employees and eligible immediate family members.
- Company-provided salary continuance insurance.
- Career development and education assistance to support your technical, commercial and leadership ambitions.
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.