Senior Coordinator Project Materials

OUR CULTURE

We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world-class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a full time, Senior Coordinator Project Materials to join our team working at our Kwinana plant on a 2 year Max Term contract.

The successful applicant will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating the progress of project materials and equipment from purchase order placement through to site deliveries. The role maintains project material status, identifies schedule risks and coordinates expediting, inspection, documentation. The role is responsible for monitoring the progress of project materials and equipment, tracking supplier manufacturing and delivery schedules, identifying potential delays and providing timely updates to the Project Team. Any contractual or commercial matters arising from supplier performance will be referred to Procurement.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit applicants with prior experience of Brownfields Environments and Operations.

Please note that a Job share will be considered for Part-time applicants.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Materials Coordination & Expediting

- Monitor the progress of materials and equipment from order placement through to delivery at site.

- Maintain an up-to-date materials status register using purchase order information.

- Track supplier commitments, manufacturing progress, inspection dates, shipment dates and required-on-site dates.

- Proactively follow up suppliers on manufacturing process and delivery status in coordination with Procurement and within agreed supplier communication protocols.

- Identify potential delays, constraints and supply risks at an early stage.

- Coordinating with Procurement and Project Engineers, develop and track and agree recovery actions where manufacturing or delivery is behind schedule.

- Escalate delays impacting project milestones to the Project Manager and Procurement, where contractual or commercial intervention may be required

Project Materials & Schedule Reporting

- Monitor materials and equipment delivery activities against the integrated project schedule using purchase order information.

- Identify critical and long-lead items requiring increased expediting attention.

- Provide regular material status updates to the Project Manager, Project Controls and relevant functional leads.

- Prepare project materials status reports, including key risks, delays, forecast delivery dates and agreed recovery actions.

- Provide accurate information for project progress reporting and schedule updates.

Supplier Progress & Expediting Coordination

- Conduct regular supplier manufacturing and delivery progress reviews, keeping Procurement informed of material risks and issues requiring commercial intervention.

- Coordinate suppliers follow up on manufacturing, inspection readiness, vendor documentation and logistics.

- Support Procurement-led supplier performance reviews and contractual escalation processes where required.

Logistics & Delivery

- Coordinate with Logistics and site teams to monitor dispatch and transportation of project materials.

- Confirm material delivery status and provide visibility of expected site arrival dates.

- Together with Logistics, support resolution of delivery, documentation or customs issues where applicable.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work closely with Engineering to identify technical issues, overdue vendor information and documentation affecting manufacture or delivery.

- Coordinate with Engineering and Construction regarding inspections, testing and release of materials.

- Liaise with Construction to understand required-on-site dates and construction priorities.

- Coordinate with Project Controls to ensure procurement information is reflected accurately in project reporting.

- Track missing, damaged or non-conforming deliveries with Warehouse, Quality and Procurement; formal material receipt, inspection and acceptance remain with authorised function.

Procurement Interface & Authority

- Undertake routine supplier status and expediting follow-ups within agreed protocols, while keeping Procurement informed of delivery risks and potential changes to supplier commitments.

- Refer sourcing, tendering, pricing, purchase order amendments, commercial negotiations, claims, contractual notices and supplier contractual remedies to Procurement in accordance with TLK procedures and delegated authorities.

- Do not instruct or agree changes to prices, contractual delivery dates, purchase order terms or other commercial commitments unless specifically authorised under TLK delegated authorities.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING

- Demonstrated experience in project materials coordination, equipment expediting, supply chain delivery tracking, project controls or a similar role.

- Experience working on capital projects, preferably within mining, minerals processing, chemical processing, energy or other process industries.

- Experience tracking purchase orders, supplier commitments, manufacturing progress and delivery schedules.

- Demonstrated ability to identify, track and escalate procurement and material delivery risks.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

- Experience maintaining project materials status registers tracking vendor manufacturing schedules and producing project delivery reports.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Quality, Logistics and Project Controls.

- Ability to coordinate multiple equipment packages, supplier delivery priorities, required-on-site dates and competing priorities simultaneously.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.

- Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure

- Additional Superannuation

- Award and recognition program

- Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)

- Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well-being

- Inclusive and diverse work environment

LOCATION

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To find out more about this unique opportunity, please submit your application by Tuesday 24th November 2026 by clicking the 'Apply' button. All applications and discussions will be kept strictly confidential.

Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.