Our client seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to join the Perth-based Contracts team.  This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Lead Contracts Specialist, you will be involved in the development and ongoing management of key commercial and contracts activities within an assigned contract portfolio. You will contribute to and help develop comprehensive and robust "go to market" strategies and tender methodologies for each end user requirement. 

You will also assist with the development, implementation and management of procurement and contracting strategies to ensure the timely and successful delivery of goods, services and works (projects) to meet the company's maintenance, production and capital project requirements and objectives.

We seek applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who possess demonstrated skills and knowledge in mining services, specifically the NPI and PI sectors. Candidates with a background in Marine and Ports are also encouraged to apply.

 

Experience as a contracts specialist or equivalent, preferably gained within the resources sector; Experience in the development of sourcing strategies, tendering including conduct of tender clarifications/negotiations/evaluation, drafting of contractual clauses to suit final negotiated positions, drafting of general commercial documentation and, facilitation of general commercial/contractual requirements in post-award period;     Demonstrated success in contract negotiations, including cost savings, dispute/claim resolution and managing contractor and internal stakeholder relationships; Demonstrated success in achieving best value and commercial outcome throughout a contract life cycle; A solid understanding of principles of contract law, and the ability to properly and adequately identify, allocate and manage risks and exposures; Committed to the achievement of individual, team and company objectives consistent with agreed values and behaviours in a customer-service focused environment; Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Previous experience with ERP-based contract management systems and procure-to-pay processes.

 

A Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering or related disciplines is a desired requirement for the position as is experience with SAP's Ariba Contract Management Solution. SAP experience is not required but may be useful from time to time.

 

You will have well-developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to engage with all levels of the business in a professional and courteous manner.

 

You will have a good grasp and awareness of critical commercial and legal risks, and be able to identify, eliminate and/or minimise and manage these risks to an acceptable level. You will have the ability to think on your feet, and give effective practical advice and propose practical solutions, in a highly dynamic environment.

 

You will be proactive, operate effectively and efficiently in a team environment, and independently without supervision.

 

Responsibilities will include:

Provide commercial input for the development of sourcing strategies;  Prepare tender packages and contractual documents; Manage the tender process, facilitate the evaluation of tender proposals and conduct all commercial negotiations whilst ensuring probity is maintained during the tender process; Prepare / present contract award recommendations and compile formal contract documentation; Award and administer contracts in compliance with CPM policies and procedures; Manage contractor and internal stakeholder relationships and monitor contract performance;  Investigate and seek early resolution to tendering and contracting issues or disputes; Identify and create opportunities for cost reduction and value adding when entering into supplier arrangements; and Liaise with Senior Management, site-based Production / Maintenance Departments, Legal Department, Finance Department and other Contracts Department personnel, to facilitate outcomes for contract-related matters.