• Lead critical supply chain and logistics operations supporting domestic and international mining customers.
• Enjoy long-term career development with WesCEF, including competitive remuneration, share allocations, and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Full time, permanent role based in Kwinana

CSBP operates within Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF), supplying essential chemical products that support critical mining and industrial activities. WesCEF enriches the lives of people and businesses every day by manufacturing and distributing products that sustain modern living. With a history spanning more than 100 years, our success is built on the capability, commitment and expertise of our people, who continue to drive our businesses as respected industry leaders.

Australian Gold Reagents (AGR) is a joint venture between CSBP (75 per cent) and Coogee Chemicals (25 per cent). CSBP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers Limited, acts as the operating and sales agent for AGR. Based in Kwinana, Western Australia, AGR has safely and reliably manufactured and supplied sodium cyanide to gold mines across Western Australia since 1988, and to gold and silver mining operations internationally since 2002.

Safety, reliability and customer focus are central to everything we do. We take pride in our strong safety culture, deep technical expertise and collaborative approach, ensuring we consistently meet the needs of our customers while supporting the long-term sustainability of the mining industry. As we believe in a safe and sustainable future for all, our decarbonisation journey includes building upon our strong track record of emissions reductions, as well as seizing exciting growth opportunities presented in a decarbonising world. We are committed to net zero emissions by 2050.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Supply Chain Services Lead to join our team! This is a key position within the AGR Supply Chain Team in ensuring continuity and security of the supply of sodium cyanide to both domestic and international customers.

The role may require significant travel throughout WA and Australia visiting transportation suppliers and remote mine sites and may also require international travel.

Reporting to the Export and Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for day-to-day management of suppliers and transport providers as well as contract management.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage transport contractors execution of activities to optimise performance in line with their contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee packaging and Isotainer suppliers performance management in line with contractual obligations.
• Lead procurement activities, including the development and management of major tenders and negotiating and managing supply contracts
• Oversee the contracting of transport, packaging and isotainer suppliers by liaising with support services category management team as the business owners representative.
• Generate cost saving initiatives, undertake benefits analysis and develop expenditure authorisation for management review and approval.
• Provide project management and technical assistance for AGR projects as and when required.
• Drive innovation and improvement initiatives in both packaging, storage and transportation of Sodium Cyanide.
• Support the Compliance Lead to ensure the transport and logistics of sodium cyanide is in-line with AGR and regulatory requirements.

About You

To be successful in the role you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Commerce or a related discipline preferred. Qualifications in procurement or supply chain management will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and strategic sourcing with strong experience in contract negotiation, contract administration and supplier performance management

• Proven capability in leading major tender processes, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Sound technical experience in a production or operations environment or a technical sales role would be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations and Dangerous Goods transport and logistics
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Relationship building skills
• Planning and project management skills and team skills desirable
• Sound knowledge of MS Office software

Given the nature of the position and within reason, the successful incumbent will be required to be contactable outside of business hours.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: Sunday 11th October 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.    

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.    

Agency applications will not be accepted.