MRO & Chemicals Senior Contract Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

INPEX seeks a MRO & Chemicals Senior Contracts Advisor to lead end-to-end contracting activities from Perth. You will manage tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and post-award processes, aligning with business objectives and JV partner requirements.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, risk mitigation, and compliance with local content and modern slavery standards within a complex operating environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Law or equivalent.
• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.
• Experience managing end-to-end contracting across multiple models with spend > US$40 million annually.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and market-trend awareness.
• Experience with SAP and SAP Ariba CLMS in sourcing and post-award.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract awards.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders for effective coverage.
• Develop quality scopes of work and post-award management.
• Support approvals across internal decision-makers and JV partners.
• Guide contract owners in post-award management and supplier performance.
• Ensure local content, ethical supply chain, and modern slavery compliance.

Skills

End-to-end contracting

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Data analytics

Contract lifecycle management

Sustainability in supply chain

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Bachelor’s degree in Law

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

CLMS (Contract Lifecycle Management)

Job description

Job Title: MRO & Chemicals Senior Contract Advisor

Posting Start Date: 02/09/2026

Job Description:

At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

We are seeking a MRO & Chemicals Senior Contracts Advisor to join our INPEX Contracts & Procurement team in Perth in a permanent position. Join us in helping shape a brighter energy future.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies that align with business objectives
• Lead end-to-end contracting activities including, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award and variations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure effective contract coverage.
• Support stakeholders to develop quality Scopes of Work, perform technical tender evaluation, and conform the scope of work prior to contract award.
• Manage contracting and procurement approval processes from internal decision makers, Tokyo board and Joint Venture Partners.
• Provide guidance to Contract Owners in post-award contract management, ensuring effective supplier performance management, and delivery of contractual and commercial obligations.
• Deliver contracting outcomes that support local content, ethical supply chain practices, modern slavery compliance, and Indigenous engagement objectives in alignment with company policies and commitments.

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree qualification, Commerce, Law or equivalent professional
• CIPS or equivalent qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end contracting activities three or more contract models (eg. EPCM, rates, EPC, fabrication, etc), including sourcing strategy, tendering, award, and post-award contract management, for complex contracts with annual spend exceeding US$40 million within the energy, resources, defence, or similar industries.
• Strong experience managing internal and external stakeholder engagement, keeping abreast of operational needs and external market trends.
• Capable of performing analytics with large data sets to identify spend patterns to link to opportunities in respective category or sourcing strategy development.
• Experience negotiating and drafting responses in general conditions of contract tender clarifications for legal review.
• Experience in negotiating different pricing structures.
• Experience using Contract Lifecycle Management Systems (CLMS) and ERP systems i.e., SAP and SAP Ariba, including managing end-to-end sourcing projects and post-award contract administration and ongoing contract hygiene.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying commercial, legal, and delivery risks and developing risk mitigation strategies as well as managing claims, disputes, and potential exposure.
• Experience working in a complex Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) and aligning Joint Venture Partners to sourcing strategies and recommended commercial outcomes.
• Experience with sustainability in the supply chain such as Australian Industry Participation Plans; local content; Indigenous content and Modern Slavery; requirements in the contracting process.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Perth, W.A.

Closing date for applications is 16.09.2026.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

What We Offer:

Leave & Flexibility:

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Options to purchase additional leave.
• Dedication to flexible work arrangements, encompassing variable hours
• INPEX Foundation Day, discretionary leave, and community volunteering leave.

Remuneration & Financial Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package with performance‑based incentives.
• Superannuation above the standard guarantee.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Reward and recognition programs, including access to discounts from over 350 retailers.

Career Growth & Development:

• Clear pathways for career development and internal progression.
• Structured leadership development programs with ongoing support.
• Dedicated study leave and access to learning and development opportunities.

Wellbeing:

• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including gym membership options and health resources.
• A supportive workplace focused on safety, balance and sustainable work practices.

We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.