PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS SUPERINTENDENT in Emerald

Join a high-performing team at one of Central Queensland's leading owner-operated coal mines. Located just 40 minutes from Emerald, Ensham Resources is committed to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement in everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Procurement & Contracts Superintendent to lead our procurement and contracts function, delivering commercial value while ensuring strong governance, supplier performance and support to our operational teams.

Ensham Resources is an owner-operated coal mining operation in Central Queensland, managed by South African energy company Thungela. Our operation includes a productive underground bord and pillar mine and a large-scale rehabilitation project, producing approximately four million tonnes annually. Since 1993 we've been a proud contributor to the Emerald community, committed to safety, sustainability and creating a workplace where our people can thrive.

How you will contribute:

• The business requires a procurement and contracts professional who will provide high level expertise and management of contract activities, end-to-end procurement process including tenders, evaluation and negotiations. The role reports to the Finance Manager.
• Negotiation and execution of goods and service contracts & supply agreements for ongoing operational contracts and project-based capital requirements.
• Support and assist departments with contract management, facilitate commercial related reviews including demand analysis and investigation, price/rate adjustments, extensions and scope changes.
• Manage the commercial aspects of all supply and service contracts, this includes the strong management of supplier relationships and supporting compliance to company policy and guidelines, site plans and cost reduction requirements.

What we're looking for:

• You believe in fostering a positive work culture and ongoing growth, ensuring we always put our people first.
• Tertiary qualification in relevant field or equivalent industry and/or organisational experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in equivalent role with demonstrated experience in facilitating and coordinating end-to-end procurement processes.
• Heavy Industry or Mining experience (3 years minimum).
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strategic focused and value driven.
• Demonstrated capability to analyse complex data, issues or challenges.
• Capability to work to deadlines and high level of attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Option for 9-day fortnight.
• Residential, FIFO and DIDO provisions available.
• Allowances (if residing locally or DIDO).
• Relocation Assistance.
• Annual performance bonus structure.

Application Close 13 September 2026. Ensham may commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Ensham is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity - this commitment is embedded in our Core Values and lived through our actions.