Take on more complex work, mentoring and quality accountability while building evidence for the next formal step.
Compare roles and pay →Technical & business support · Specialist
Procurement or contracts specialist
Sources goods or services and manages commercial obligations for a mine, project or maintenance portfolio.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$120k–$180kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextSite positions often use 8/6 or 5/2/4/3; city, residential and hybrid arrangements also occur.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Sources goods or services and manages commercial obligations for a mine, project or maintenance portfolio. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Define requirements with technical owners
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Run compliant sourcing or contract processes
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Monitor supplier performance and variations
The assets
Equipment and systems
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ERP and contract systems
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Tender documents
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Risk and spend reports
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Procurement or contract-management capability
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Commercial governance and conflict-of-interest awareness
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Delegated approval limits for commitments
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Category, contract and value
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Decision and negotiation evidence
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Supplier and operational outcome
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build buying or commercial administration experience
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Learn mine asset and supplier context
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Take on complex categories or contracts
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
Compare roles and pay →Receives, checks, stores and issues parts and consumables for a mine, maintenance crew or remote village.
Related role band: $72k–$90kProgression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.