Tony Schostakowski

Inquisitor
DISC Type : Ic

Procurement Manager at Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Overview

Tony is a procurement and supply chain professional specializing in the mining industry, with a focus on projects and critical equipment sourcing. He has a Bachelors Degree from Griffith University and is described by colleagues as enthusiastic, driven, and passionate, with extensive experience in developing end-to-end supply procedures.

His career includes significant international experience, managing materials and logistics in remote locations like Mongolia. This global exposure, combined with a TEFL certification for teaching English, suggests an appreciation for clear communication and adaptability in diverse cultural settings, aligning with his professional values.

He holds a certification for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), a unique qualification in the mining supply chain sector.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Curious

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Mining Procurement
His entire career, including roles as Procurement Manager at Yilgarn Iron and Redpath, is focused on procurement within the mining sector.
Remote Project Logistics
Managed materials and logistics for a project in Mongolia and has been commended for smoothing out procurement issues in remote locations.
End-to-End Supply Chain
His personal introduction highlights experience in developing and implementing comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain procedures.

Media Appearances

Tony has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Procurement Manager at Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd
1-2025 - 9-2025
Procurement Manager Shafts at Redpath Australia
1-2021 - 9-2025
Procurement Lead at Redpath Australia
10-2018 - 12-2020
Material & Logistics Superintendent - Oyu Tolgoi at GCR Mongolia
12-2016 - 11-2018
Branch Manager at Rexel Electrical Supplies Australia

Education

2013 - 2019
Bachelor's Degree from Griffith University

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Insights For Selling To Tony

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tony is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tony

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tony move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Tony take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Tony

Personality Compatibility


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