Title:  Senior Category Specialist - Labour

• Drive strategic sourcing and category excellence across Labour and Mining Services categories
• Influence supplier networks and optimise commercial outcomes
• Join a global leader offering flexible work options and genuine career development

About the Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role is critical in ensuring Peabody’s external labour and mining services network is effectively engaged to support operational delivery across our sites. You will lead strategic sourcing and category strategies for Labour and Mining Services, partnering closely with operational leaders, site teams, and commercial stakeholders to deliver cost, quality, and supply performance.

This role requires strong commercial capability, deep understanding of labour and services markets, and the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners. You will negotiate service agreements, evaluate supplier capability, manage contract performance, and drive continuous improvement in labour availability, workforce quality, and service delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Labour and Mining Services, ensuring alignment with site operational requirements
• Conduct labour market analysis, supply risk assessments, and sourcing initiatives to secure sustainable service capability
• Negotiate and manage service contracts, including performance frameworks, rate structures, and service-level expectations
• Provide commercial insights, reporting, and workforce analytics to support operational decision making
• Maintain SAP controls and support process improvements across procurement and contract management
• Resolve commercial issues across labour and services portfolios
• Build strong relationships with mine sites, labour providers, and service delivery partners
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, performance, cost, delivery, and workforce quality

The Lifestyle

This is a permanent full-time position based at our Fortitude Valley office. Peabody supports flexible work options including hybrid office/home arrangements and ½ day Fridays. Occasional travel to our NSW and QLD mine sites will be required to engage with operational leaders, understand labour needs, and support successful contract execution.

About You

We are seeking a commercially astute category specialist with strong experience in procurement, labour engagement, and contract management within mining, heavy industry, or large-scale operational environments. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and achieve results through collaboration, influence, and a deep understanding of service delivery.

You will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in labour and mining services procurement, contracting and category management (mining or similar industry preferred)
• Strong analytical and commercial evaluation skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, law, engineering, or related discipline (preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP and/or Ariba advantageous)
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on contract performance and supplier relationships

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact categories that directly support operational success
• Competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive plan
• Access more than 2,000 health and wellbeing benefits via WHEREFIT
• Contemporary office located in Fortitude Valley, with flexible work options
• Novated leasing options and exclusive private health insurance discounts

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, supplying essential energy and steelmaking products to customers in 26 countries. With approximately 5,500 employees across the United States and Australia, our commitment to sustainability guides our actions and underpins our future strategy.

We foster an inclusive work environment where employees are engaged, recognised, and supported to thrive. We are committed to safety, wellbeing, fairness, and respect across our global workforce.

Please note: Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us regarding this opportunity