Procurement Specialist (Perth)

About Us

At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.

Following the commissioning of our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland in 2024, we recently celebrated our first production of battery -grade lithium hydroxide at our Kwinana Refinery. We are now a fully integrated mine-to-refinery operation, supplying high quality lithium hydroxide to global markets and enabling approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years.

We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.

Employee Benefits 

We support, empower and reward our people with a range of benefits:

• Competitive remuneration, and annual incentives for eligible employees
• Access to discounts, recognition and rewards
• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Dedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insurance
• Equal access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting room
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing

The Role

This role is responsible for the procurement, expediting and contract management of equipment and materials in a timely and cost-effective manner and in accordance with company policy.

This is a full-time 12-month fixed term contract based in our Perth Office, with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities 
•    Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers and contractors. 
•    Prepare business cases and recommendations for contract award approvals. 
•    Manage contract administration, including claims, variations and extensions. 
•    Oversee the full contract lifecycle from tendering through to close-out. 
•    Develop tender documentation and support sourcing activities. 
•    Partner with legal and finance teams to achieve commercial outcomes. 
•    Provide expert contract advice to internal stakeholders and project teams. 
•    Develop and maintain effective contract governance frameworks. 
•    Monitor contract performance, KPIs, risks and supplier obligations. 
•    Drive stakeholder engagement and best-practice contract management. 
•    Facilitate tender evaluations in line with governance requirements. 
•    Maintain accurate contract records and contract registers.

Role Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in commerce, supply chain or engineering is preferred
•    Valid driver’s licence
•    CIPS Qualification (highly regarded)
•    Minimum 7 years’ experience in purchasing and supply chain, preferably within the mining and resources industry. 
•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience with major project contracting processes.
•    Experience in using legally established professional and transparent procurement policies and procedures in accordance with Australian legislation and regulations.
•    International experience, particularly in multi-national and international organisations (desirable).
•    Experience in category management, procurement and purchasing contracts.
•    Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, coupled with a high level of professional judgement and discretion.
•    Demonstrated tender and contract negotiation skills.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry.