Purchasing Specialist

Who We Are

Nyrstar, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market‑leading position in zinc and lead, the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia, employing more than 3,000 people.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to drive procurement excellence at our Hobart site. In this role, you’ll source goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and improve procurement processes to support smooth operations. If you excel in purchasing, systems management, and supplier engagement, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Procure goods and services to support site operations using appropriate systems and tools, including creating and managing purchase orders.
• Conduct quotes and tender processes (RFT/RFP/EOI), evaluate results, and select suppliers to meet operational needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements, such as increasing automation, reducing transactional volumes, and cataloging repetitive purchases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery commitments are upheld.
• Manage compliance with procurement policies and drive e-procurement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Use SAP or other ERP systems for purchasing activities and generate reports to identify trends, cost savings, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address procurement challenges, support inventory management, and resolve invoice or supply issues efficiently.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within resources, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems, combined with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers and internal teams effectively.
• A strong analytical mindset to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions in a cost-effective way.
• A proactive approach to building supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Experience with SAP Ariba vendor module and basic contract administration beneficial

Why join us at Nyrstar Hobart?

This role offers you the opportunity to contribute to a complex and dynamic industrial site, working alongside an experienced and collaborative team, and taking on a broad range of procurement responsibilities. Your work will span everything from sourcing critical goods, services, and equipment to managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and supporting major operational and capital projects.