Procurement Analyst

Westland Mining Limited is a growing gold mining company focused on high-quality gold assets across the West Coast region of New Zealand. We are committed to safe, responsible, and efficient mining operations, underpinned by strong governance, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a Procurement Analyst to strengthen our supply chain capability and support data-driven procurement decisions across the business.

The Procurement Analyst supports Westland Mining Limited’s gold mining operations by providing detailed procurement, commercial, and supply chain analysis across mine development, production, and processing activities. The role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods and services critical to gold mining operations, including mobile plant, processing equipment, consumables, and contractor services.

This position plays a critical role in cost control, supply continuity, and continuous improvement across mining operations, maintenance, and corporate procurement categories. This is a permanent full-time position, and you will be required to work at least 40 hours per week at our Christchurch office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mine-Site Procurement Analysis

• Analyse procurement spend across gold mining operations, including open-pit and alluvial mining activities

• Track and report costs for key mining categories such as:

i. Mobile and fixed plant equipment

ii. Crushing, screening, and gold processing plant components

iii. Diesel, lubricants, explosives-related services (where applicable)

iv. Wear parts, earthmoving consumables, and spare parts

v. Camp, logistics, and site services

• Identify cost-saving and standardisation opportunities across sites and suppliers

2. Supplier & Contractor Performance

• Monitor performance of mining suppliers and contractors, including:

i. Equipment suppliers and OEMs

ii. Maintenance and engineering contractors

iii. Transport and logistics providers servicing remote sites

• Analyse delivery reliability, lead times, downtime impacts, and cost escalation risks

• Support supplier risk assessments for critical mining inputs

• Assist in supplier audits and performance reviews focused on operational reliability and safety

3. Sourcing, Tendering & Contracts

• Support sourcing and tendering for mining-related goods and services, including:

i. Heavy mobile equipment and parts

ii. Processing plant components and upgrades

iii. Earthworks, mining services, and maintenance contracts

• Conduct commercial evaluations, lifecycle cost analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments

• Support contract pricing reviews, variations, and renewals

• Maintain contract and pricing registers specific to mining operations

4. Inventory, Spares & Supply Continuity

• Analyse inventory holdings for critical spares and consumables used in gold mining operations

• Support optimisation of minimum and maximum stock levels for remote mine sites

• Monitor lead times for critical components to minimise production downtime

• Work with site teams to forecast demand based on mining schedules and maintenance plans

5. Logistics & Remote Operations Support

• Analyse transport, freight, and logistics costs for remote West Coast mining operations

• Support procurement decisions related to transport modes, storage, and delivery scheduling

• Identify risks associated with weather, access constraints, and supply chain disruptions

• Assist in contingency planning for critical mining supplies

6. Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data within ERP and site systems

• Develop mining-specific procurement reports and dashboards for management

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline mine-site procurement processes

• Assist in standardising procurement practices across multiple mining sites

7. Safety, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities support Westland Mining Limited’s safety, environmental, and regulatory obligations

• Assist in evaluating suppliers against mining safety standards and environmental requirements

• Support compliance with mining legislation, site access requirements, and contractor onboarding processes

• Maintain procurement documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Business Management or related field. OR

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role

• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills

• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational information and convert it into actionable advice

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to manage multiple consulting engagements and meet deadlines