Contracts Specialist - 6-Month FTC, Mining & Procurement

Karara Mining Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Development programs

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

Karara Mining Limited (KML) in Perth CBD seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to manage purchasing and procurement contracts for equipment and materials, on a six-month maximum term contract.

Ideal candidates will have strong tendering experience, practical contract drafting skills, and familiarity with mining industry contracting. Mandarin language skills and SAP experience are advantageous, and a security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree Qualifications in Law, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering or related disciplines.
• Sound understanding of the principles and practice of Contracts Management with practical experience.
• Commercial contracts management and administration experience in a similar role.
• Experience using contractual documentation for Commodity, Service and Project contracts.
• Understanding of Contracts/Commercial Law and its application.
• Mining industry exposure in a similar role is beneficial with SAP experience.
• Mandarin language ability is advantageous.
• National Police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors comply with safety policies, procedures, and codes of practice.
• Align procurement and contracting processes with business policies and best practices.
• Handle tender clarifications, non-conformance qualifications, and exceptions.
• Ensure contractors deliver goods, services, and projects per terms.
• Administer contract revisions, progress claims, and variations.
• Interpret documents and support site teams in negotiations.
• Prepare contractual correspondence and reports within deadlines.
• Maintain the commercial register including guarantees, claims, variations, and insurance docs.
• Communicate with stakeholders and conduct regular meetings as needed.
• Manage documents and data efficiently.

Skills

Contracts management

Commercial awareness

Tendering experience

Contract drafting

SAP experience

Mandarin language

National Police clearance

Education

Degree in Law, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Karara Mining Limited (KML) in Perth CBD seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to manage purchasing and procurement contracts for equipment and materials, on a six-month maximum term contract.

Ideal candidates will have strong tendering experience, practical contract drafting skills, and familiarity with mining industry contracting. Mandarin language skills and SAP experience are advantageous, and a security clearance may be required.