Category Lead - Site Services

Page Executive; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is assisting an ASX-listed resources company to appoint a Category Lead for Site Services contracts across WA, focusing on Indigenous procurement and complex services.

The role requires senior contracts expertise, leading negotiations, risk management, and building strategic supplier relationships, with travel to regional WA.

You will mentor teams, implement best-practice frameworks, and partner with Indigenous businesses to deliver sustainable value.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value site service contracts.
• Deep knowledge of contract law, procurement methods and risk.
• Experience with facilities management and labour hire contracts.
• Strong analytical, financial, and contract reporting skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate with site-based stakeholders.
• Experience developing Indigenous procurement and engagement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

Supplier relationships

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Job description

The Category Lead will be a senior technical expert within the Procurement & Contracts function, providing contract management leadership across the high-value and complex site services portfolio.

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.

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.

Profile

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

Job Offer

The role will provide an opportunity to be part of a growing mining business with an Australian first operation. You will play a crucial role in the progress of a diverse portfolio of operational and site services contracts among the broader team growth. You will be led by a highly regarded and experienced professional in a flexible and collaborative team. The role will start as 12 month fixed term with full eligibility for paid leave.

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