Landside Commercial Leader – Procurement & Contracts

Bechtel Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a seasoned professional to join our Perth, WA team to manage landside procurement, contracts, and supplier relations on major infrastructure projects. You will lead bid packages, develop project procedures, monitor progress, and ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.

The role demands strategic thinking and strong leadership across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 10+ years in complex procurement/commercial roles, strong

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or equivalent experience) combined with over 10 years relevant experience.
• Experience in large, multi-disciplinary project environments is desired.
• Demonstrated capability in procurement, contract management, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement programs across landside operations, ensuring safety and commercial requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with external partners to achieve robust commercial outcomes.
• Oversee end-to-end contract management for landside infrastructure and services.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Define contract requirements and specifications reflecting operational needs and commercial objectives.
• Develop budgets for landside activities and report variances to governance.
• Translate strategy into team objectives and provide leadership.
• Establish performance metrics and conduct regular appraisals.
• Build capability in landside procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Manages Complexity

Communicates Effectively

Persuades

Business Insight

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Drives Results

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent plus 10+ years

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a seasoned professional to join our Perth, WA team to manage landside procurement, contracts, and supplier relations on major infrastructure projects. You will lead bid packages, develop project procedures, monitor progress, and ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.

The role demands strategic thinking and strong leadership across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 10+ years in complex procurement/commercial roles, strong