Category Lead

Michael Page; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a major ASX-listed resources company in Western Australia to hire a Contracts Lead. You will develop, negotiate and administer complex site service contracts while engaging Indigenous business partners to maximise value and local opportunities.

You will oversee contract performance, risk management and governance, build relationships with site leaders and suppliers, and mentor the contracts team. Some regional WA travel is required.

Qualifications

• Track record of managing high-value contracts and negotiations.
• Deep knowledge of contract law, procurement methodology and risk management.
• Experience with site/service contracts such as facilities, maintenance or labour hire.
• Strong analytical and contract reporting skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate with site-based stakeholders and communities.
• Travel to regional WA approximately monthly.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, negotiation and administration of complex site service contracts.
• Manage contract performance, compliance, risk, variations and claims.
• Build relationships with operational leaders and suppliers.
• Support procurement strategies that maximise value and Indigenous objectives.
• Partner with Indigenous-owned businesses and joint ventures for long-term relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and governance.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to contracts and procurement team members.
• Support dispute resolution and negotiations when required.
• Develop and implement best-practice contract management frameworks and processes.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Contract management

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationship management

Indigenous procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Financial analysis

Job description

About Our Client

My client is a well-capitalised and growing ASX listed resources company recognised for its production of essential minerals which are helping to deliver a sustainable future. With significant investment in long-life assets and a strong focus on creating lasting value for regional communities, they are the first Australian operation of its kind with one of the worlds most significant long term projects within their commodity.

Job Description

The Contracts Lead will play a critical role in further developing the Site Services contract portfolio including the engagement of additional Indigenous business partners. Some of the responsibilities will include;

• Lead the development, negotiation and administration of complex site service contracts.
• Manage contract performance, compliance, risk, variations and claims.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders and key suppliers.
• Support procurement strategies that maximise value while aligning with Indigenous procurement objectives.
• Partner with Indigenous-owned businesses and joint ventures to develop long-term, sustainable commercial relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, contract governance and commercial outcomes.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to contracts and procurement team members.
• Support dispute resolution and negotiation activities where required.
• Develop and implement best-practice contract management frameworks and processes.

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced contracts professional across commercial and 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 of site and or services contracts such as facilities management, maintenance, labour hire and maintenance
• Strong analytical, financial and contract reporting skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and communicate with site based stakeholders and community groups
• Experience with developing Indigenous procurement and contract engagement
• The role will require some regional WA travel, approximately once a month