Contracts Superintendent

Glencore Australia; Lemington; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks leave

Yearly bonus

Relocation assistance

Private health insurance

EAP

Job summary

Glencore Australia seeks an experienced Contracts Superintendent for the Hunter Valley Operations. You will lead the Contracts team, report to the Commercial Manager and drive contracting strategy to optimise outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing tenders, contract renewals, and development of new capital/service contracts. Strong negotiation, ERP SAP experience and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in business/commerce or related field.
• Experience managing tenders, contract development and contractor management.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Contracts function to optimise outcomes.
• Drive teamwork, continuous improvement and policy adherence.
• Provide strategic contracts advice to stakeholders.
• Develop/manage renewal timelines and new contracts for capital and services.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract governance

ERP SAP

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in business/commerce

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Superintendent to join our team at HVO. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the Contracts team.

About The Role

• Leadership and mentoring of the Contracts function to optimise contracted outcomes for HVO.
• Driving a culture that facilitates teamwork, continuous improvement and adherence with business processes and policies in a timely manner.
• Using your knowledge and insights to drive improved commercial outcomes for the site by providing expert strategic contracts advice to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the timeline to renew contracts and to develop new contracts for capital scopes and for new services to enable the site to successfully execute its budgeted activities in a safe, efficient and cost-effective services.

Roster and Location

• Monday to Friday day shift roster
• Based on site at HVO (1011 Lemington Road, 30kms West of Singleton)

About You

• A high commitment to safety and a strong continuous improvement approach.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar senior level leadership role within the resources sector (preferred).
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a business/commerce or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing requests for tender, the evaluation and negotiation of tenders, the development of contracts and management of contractors.
• Ability to apply commercial acumen to business decisions.
• Be a strong influencer and negotiator with proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships within all levels of the business, internal and external.
• Proven experience in a large ERP system (SAP preferred).

Employee benefits include:

• minimum five weeks annual leave
• market competitive salary, including yearly bonus, allowances and relocation assistance
• a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
• structured training and development to support career growth
• education assistance
• health and wellness reimbursement program
• paid parental leave
• salary sacrificing options
• private health insurance subsidies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Based on site at HVO

Hunter Valley Operations Location

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