Commercial Analyst

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, the Commercial Analyst plays a key operational role within the Sales & Marketing team keeping CRM data and post-sales records accurate, prepare customer and tender documentation, maintain contract records and improve the systems the team relies on every day.

A secondary part of the role provides continuity for our market analytics function, supporting commodity pricing, market intelligence and forecasting.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Perth Corporate office, noting we are currently located in West Perth, but will be moving to the CBD (QV1 building) in 2027.

• →Sales support and administration: CRM data management and sales administration, support post-sales processes including invoicing inputs, customer documentation and general team administration.
• →Pre-sales documentation: assist in the preparation of sales documentation, customer packs, tender submissions and offtake materials, and support spot market testing and customer engagement.
• →Contract management: Maintain the contract register, monitor obligations and renewal dates, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• →Process improvement: Identify and implement efficiency gains across sales processes, CRM workflows, templates and reporting tools that support the wider function.
• →Market analytics: Support commodity pricing, market intelligence and forecasting, providing continuity for the market analysis function

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business or a related discipline.
• Experience in sales operations, commercial analysis or a similar role, preferably within the commodities industry.
• Strong analytical capability with a practical focus on process improvement and data quality.
• Understanding of commodity markets and supply chains, with the ability to translate information into useful commercial insights.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working across commercial and operational teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using CRM platforms will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to tender or offtake processes, lithium, battery materials, mining or resources will be highly regarded.
• Mandarin language skills and knowledge of lithium chemistry or battery manufacturing processes are desirable.

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.

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