Contracts Specialist

Fortescue; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support contract and procurement activities across our Capital Sustaining Projects Portfolio in Perth, WA. The role focuses on tendering for construction works, services, capital equipment and materials, plus post-award contract administration and close-out.

You will report to the Contracts Manager and collaborate with project teams to support schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• More than five years' experience in contract administration within mining construction projects.
• Experience supporting tendering, sourcing and contract administration activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple work packages.
• Effective stakeholder engagement with engineering, legal, quality, project controls and logistics teams.
• Professional, respectful approach with initiative to progress work and contribute to team outcomes.
• Alignment with Fortescue's values; commitment to culture and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and evaluate tender packages for construction works, services, capital equipment and materials.
• Conduct sourcing activities in line with project controls and Fortescue's policies and procedures.
• Negotiate contract terms, conditions and pricing to support project requirements.
• Prepare clear, well-structured contract and procurement documentation.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through competitive sourcing.
• Provide reports, analysis and advice to support contract and procurement decisions.
• Identify contract formation risks and coordinate input from technical, legal and other teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records and reporting for compliance.
• Administer contracts, including correspondence, notices, payment claims and variations.
• Assess payment claims, variations and extensions of time.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support effective contract management and project delivery.

Skills

Tendering for construction works

Sourcing and procurement management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Negotiation and cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce, business, law or related discipline

Job description

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth, Western Australia

Roster: Monday to Friday

We are seeking a Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support contract and procurement activities across our Capital Sustaining Projects Portfolio.

You will contribute to tendering for construction works, services, capital equipment and materials, as well as post-award contract administration and close-out.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will work with project teams and stakeholders to support project schedules and budgets through effective sourcing and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and evaluate tender packages for construction works, services, capital equipment and materials.
• Conduct sourcing activities in line with project controls and Fortescue's contracts and procurement policies and procedures.
• Negotiate contract terms, conditions and pricing to support project requirements.
• Prepare clear, well-structured contract and procurement documentation.
• Identify opportunities to achieve cost savings and value through competitive sourcing.
• Provide reports, analysis and advice to support contract and procurement decisions.
• Identify contract formation risks and coordinate input from technical, legal and other relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records and reporting to support compliance and access to information.
• Administer contracts, including correspondence, notices, payment claims and variations.
• Assess payment claims, variations and extensions of time.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support effective contract management and project delivery.

Qualifications And Experience

• More than five years' experience in contract administration within mining construction projects.
• Experience supporting tendering, sourcing and contract administration activities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple work packages.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with engineering, legal, quality, project controls and logistics teams.
• A professional and respectful approach, with the initiative to progress your work and contribute to team outcomes.
• Alignment with Fortescue's values and a commitment to enhancing our culture and performance.
• A bachelor's degree in commerce, business, law or a related discipline is desirable.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.