Procurement Officer

Want to contribute to a sustainable future? Join Lynas Rare Earths, the world’s only significant supplier of separated rare earth materials outside of China, as we continue to meet global market needs for sustainably produced rare earth products.

Lynas Rare Earths is an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials. Boasting a life of mine of 20+ years, our materials are used in many future-facing applications, including electronics, wind turbines and hybrid and electric vehicles.

At Lynas we are proud to create an environment where our people bring their best self to work and feel safe, included and empowered. 

The Opportunity:

Lynas Rare Earths is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to support our operations in Kalgoorlie. Reporting to the Contracts & Commercial Lead, you will play a key role in managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring goods and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with company policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong supplier relationships, and has hands-on experience using the Pronto ERP system. This is a full-time residential opportunity based in Kalgoorlie, working a 5/2, 4/3 roster (10-hour days).

As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:

• Managing the end-to-end purchasing process, from sourcing through to purchase order and invoice processing.
• Raising purchase orders, verifying approvals, and ensuring procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Using Pronto ERP to accurately process purchasing transactions and maintain procurement records.
• Negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements with vendors.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring supplier performance and identifying alternative suppliers to improve value, mitigate risk, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Assisting with purchasing and contract administration activities, including maintaining procurement systems and documentation.
• Supporting process improvements and contributing to reviews of procurement procedures and systems.
• Providing procurement administration support across the wider business.

What you will bring to the team:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement or purchasing role.
• Demonstrated experience using Pronto ERP in a procurement environment (essential).
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, contracts, and commercial pricing.
• The ability to analyse spending trends and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Well-developed written, verbal, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Experience working with purchasing systems and data analysis tools.
• A current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
• A qualification in Procurement, Business, Law, or a related discipline (desirable).

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.