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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Commodity Lead to join our Procurement department at Fortescue Zero. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in overseeing the logistics related to the procurement of general inventory or a specific category of products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a commodity-based supply chain strategy to support the Green Fleet demands.
  • Manage and develop existing and new supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and cost savings.
  • Collaborate with Fortescue ZERO's engineering teams to ensure supply chain strategy is implemented and provide input into engineering teams.
  • Produce commodity strategies to showcase to the wider business and drive business growth.
  • Develop supplier performance measures in conjunction with supplier quality assurance and logistics teams.
  • Conduct routine supplier audits and develop improvement plans with suppliers who fail to meet business requirements.
  • Prepare and issue RFQs to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
  • Manage internal stakeholders and drive commercial negotiations to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Drive the VE/VA and DFM process with suppliers and engineering teams to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the business and market trends to inform procurement decisions.
  • Resolving vendor disputes and any commodity-related issues.
Requirements
  • MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS qualification is desirable.
  • Ability to review and understand technical proposals, technical drawings, and specifications.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under own initiative and under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish strong relationships internally and externally.
  • Ability to lead a team in reacting quickly to immediate operational requirements.
  • Supplier visits are part of the role, so a clean driving license is essential.
  • Microsoft Excel and office skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
About Us

Fortescue Zero is a leading company in the field of zero-emission power systems. We are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

We offer a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, Aviva Pension, Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Electric Car Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical Insurance, and 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year.