Regional Materials Management Lead

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

We’re seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Regional Materials Management Lead to drive optimisation, unlock value, and advance continuous improvement across the region.

In this role, you will shape and execute regional strategies, working across multiple locations and partners to strengthen alignment, enhance systems and processes, and ensure asset reliability and supply continuity. This is a high-impact leadership role, bringing together cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional Materials Management governance and audit programs to ensure compliance with global standards and alignment to the target operating model.

• Drive identification, development, and delivery of regional Materials Management and REX initiatives to improve productivity, profitability, and working capital outcomes.

• Develop and champion regional strategies and priorities aligned to global, regional, and site objectives, driving measurable performance improvements.

• Oversee continuous improvement and business enhancement activities, including project leadership, data analytics, stakeholder engagement, and performance tracking.

• Partner with Global and Regional Asset Management teams to design, implement, and continuously refine Materials Management policies, systems, tools, and best practices.

• Build regional capability by leading training, coaching, and change management initiatives, while strengthening stakeholder relationships and sharing best practices across locations.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Flexible hybrid working options available.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.

• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, IT, Commerce or a related discipline.

• Strong experience in Materials Management / Supply Chain, with deep functional knowledge across logistics, inventory, and maintenance interfaces.

• Proven leadership or consulting experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement, optimisation programs, and delivering measurable business value.

• Advanced stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple sites and organisational levels.

• A flexible work approach, with a willingness to travel to Portland approximately twice per year (for 1-2 weeks at a time), alongside regular site visits across WA - typically one site per week.

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

Alcoa Australia’s company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land. The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and Human Resources, as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations. Our head office offers modern, open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.    

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.