Description

As Senior Contracts Specialist, you will play a key role in the procurement and award of major contract packages supporting a significant capital project. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex contract packages from procurement strategy and market engagement through to contract award
• Developing and executing tendering and contracting strategies for major project packages
• Preparing and managing the Pre-Contracts processes, including tender documentation and commercial requirements
• Leading the commercial evaluation of tender submissions, identifying key commercial risks and opportunities
• Leading negotiations with contractors and suppliers to achieve strong commercial outcomes
• Developing appropriate commercial terms, contract structures and risk allocation for each package
• Working closely with engineering, project and construction teams to ensure contracting strategies align with project requirements
• Managing the clarification, negotiation, recommendation and award of contracts
• Procuring packages across disciplines including Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP), Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I), civil and earthworks, construction, infrastructure, equipment supply and associated project services
• Engaging with contractors and the wider market to support competitive tension and effective procurement outcomes

Profile

You will be an experienced contracts specialist across project procurement ideally within a resources environment. You will bring;

• A track record of success managing high value contracts, commercial negotiations and developing supplier relationships
• Deep knowledge of contract law, procurement methodology and commercial risk management
• Experience overseeing a range project related contracts
• You will ideally have experience working in an EPCM or an integrated contract owner environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and communicate with site based stakeholders
• The role will require some regional WA travel, approximately once a month
• Job Offer