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We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.\nMake your impact\nAs a Category Lead - Indirect, you will drive end-to-end sourcing and category strategies across Australia and the APAC region, partnering with stakeholders to deliver commercial value while supporting safety, quality, sustainability, and compliance objectives. This role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, build strong cross-cultural relationships, and take ownership of strategic procurement initiatives that drive measurable results and continuous improvement.\nWhat you’ll do\nLead strategic sourcing and category management for indirect spend, including tenders, negotiations, contract awards, cost optimisation, and market analysis.\nPartner with stakeholders across APAC to understand business needs, influence decisions, and deliver commercially effective procurement strategies.\nOwn end-to-end procurement initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, risk management, implementation, and realisation of business benefits.\nManage supplier and contract performance, including contract negotiation, compliance, governance, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nDrive procurement excellence through strong governance, risk and ESG management, data-driven reporting (SAP, Coupa, Power BI), process improvements, and operational procurement support. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.\nWhat you’ll bring\nRelevant qualification in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field, with 3-5 years’ experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles.\nDemonstrated expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments.\nStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and APAC regions.\nCommercially and analytically minded, with a solid understanding of total cost of ownership, procurement processes, and data-driven decision-making.\nProficient in procurement and reporting systems, including SAP S/4, Coupa, Microsoft Office, and Power BI.\nSelf-motivated and collaborative professional with experience in governance, risk management, sustainability initiatives, and a customer-focused approach to delivering outcomes.\nWhy join Weir?\nWe live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.\nWe’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.\nWe believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. 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