About us
An extension of our clients' procurement organisations
Rather than operating as a traditional trading company, Opus Forma integrates Australian project leadership, Hong Kong commercial expertise and direct engagement with China's world-class manufacturing sector into one procurement solution.
Letter from the Managing Director
Australia's mining industry has long been recognised as one of the world's leading resources sectors, built upon engineering excellence, operational discipline and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement.
Today the industry faces a new generation of challenges. Global demand for critical minerals continues to accelerate. Capital investment programmes are expanding rapidly. Supply chains have become increasingly complex, while geopolitical uncertainty, labour shortages, inflationary pressures and evolving ESG expectations are reshaping how major mining companies procure equipment, materials and services.
Procurement has consequently evolved from a traditional purchasing function into a strategic business capability. Every procurement decision now influences project economics, operational reliability, construction schedules, supply chain resilience and ultimately shareholder value.
We believe the future of procurement will not be defined simply by lower prices. It will be defined by stronger partnerships, better information, improved transparency, resilient supply chains, engineering excellence and responsible sourcing.
As Australia's mining industry enters one of its most significant periods of investment, we look forward to partnering with organisations that share our commitment to innovation, integrity and operational excellence.
Nicolas Mayfield
Managing Director, Opus Forma Global Sourcing & Procurement
- Founded on
- Procurement should create competitive advantage
- Sectors served
- Mining, infrastructure and industrial projects
- Operating hubs
- Australia · Hong Kong · Mainland China
- Engagement model
- Single accountable procurement partner
Leadership
The people behind the model
Nicolas Mayfield
Managing Director
China · Bond University
Nicolas leads Opus Forma's procurement strategy and client engagement, with a focus on next-generation sustainable materials. He sets the engineering-led commercial model that positions the business as an extension of clients' own procurement organisations.
Mark Ma
Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain
Beijing, China · University of Auckland
Mark drives Australia–China strategic procurement and supply chain delivery across mining, construction, modular buildings and industrial manufacturing — managing supplier qualification, quality assurance and on-the-ground execution with Chinese manufacturers.
Our ambition
To become the trusted strategic procurement partner that Australia's leading mining companies rely upon to build stronger, more resilient and more transparent global supply chains.
Partner with Opus Forma
We work with mining, infrastructure and industrial organisations that expect engineering rigour and commercial transparency from their procurement partners.