Contracts Superintendent

Hvo; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Yearly bonus

Relocation assistance

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HVO is seeking an experienced Contracts Superintendent to lead the Contracts function and optimise outcomes for the site. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will drive contract strategy, renewals, and new contracts for capital scopes and services.

You will steer tender processes, negotiate terms with contractors, and apply commercial judgement to support safe, efficient and cost-effective operations at the Hunter Valley site.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in business/commerce or related field.
• Experience leading contracts function in resources sector (preferred).
• Experience managing tenders, evaluation & negotiation of tenders, development of contracts, and contractor management.
• Ability to apply commercial acumen to business decisions.
• Strong influencer and negotiation skills with analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead Contracts function to optimise contracted outcomes for HVO.
• Drive a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement and compliant with processes.
• Provide strategic contracts advice to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage timelines to renew contracts and create new contracts for capital scopes and services.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

SAP

Education

Business/Commerce degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role. HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.

So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

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

• 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).

Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?

Based on site at HVO Hunter Valley Operations Location Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine.

We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.

Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.

Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) produces some of the world’s highest quality thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal for export.

Our operation comprising of HVO North and HVO South – are in Lemington near the NSW Upper Hunter town of Singleton.

Considering a career with HVO? Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, HVO employs over 1,300 people including contractors, and offers great career and lifestyle benefits.

We move in excess of 120 million bank cubic metres (MBCM) of material per annum with a fleet that includes two draglines and three rope shovels, supported by a fleet of excavators and haul trucks.

Our operation contains two Coal Handling Preparation Plants (CHPPs) and two train loadout facilities and produces a combined 14 million tonnes (Mt) of annual output of thermal and semi-soft coal.