Commercial Administrator

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Commercial Administrator is responsible for ensuring efficient and professional delivery of administrative and procurement activities to support the day-to-day running of the commercial office and commercial team. This includes the administration of contractual documents and correspondence with suppliers, management of data, preparation of reports, contractual archiving, processing of Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders, and managing the Purchase Order lifecycle up to supporting Accounts Payables related issues. The person in this role will also be responsible for site sourcing activities whenever required.

What you will be doing

• Reviewing and raising all requests that need Purchase Requisitions
• Ensuring all pre-requisites for Purchase Order creation are completed and aligned with Orica standards and strategy
• Engaging with key stakeholders to clarify details in purchase requisitions to create and release Purchase Orders
• Following up to ensure all purchase requisitions are approved, Purchase Orders are created, and sent to suppliers
• Following up on Purchase Order acknowledgments from suppliers
• Performing sourcing activities for approved purchase requisitions that do not have an assigned supplier or are not covered by a contract, catalogue, or purchase info records
• Maintaining purchase orders updated as changes are accepted by the supplier and keeping requesters informed in case of delayed deliveries
• Resolving any workflowed accounts payables issues, including pricing, missing GR, and quality issues
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• Updating and maintaining Master Data objects related to procurement for non-managed suppliers and updating supplier managers if actions are required for managed suppliers
• Proactively identifying opportunities for price list creations to drive Purchase Order automation
• Following up with key stakeholders to ensure VIMs are closed in a timely fashion to not impact supplier payments
• Ensuring timely delivery and payment of suppliers by following up with respective Purchase Orders

What you will bring

• Tertiary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in a similar role
• Highly organized and customer-focused
• Basic understanding of MRP and knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
• Good command of Excel and Microsoft Word
• Advanced knowledge of procurement practices with an analytical and investigative approach
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with key stakeholders
• Must be able to pass pre-employment medical checks

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.