Procurement, Supply Chain and Contracts

Easy Skill; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy Skill is seeking an experienced Procurement & Contract Administrator to lead procurement strategy, manage subcontracts, and administer large-scale EPC contracts across oil & gas and energy projects. You will oversee site logistics, ensure HSE compliance, and provide rigorous cost control and reporting to project leadership.

The role requires strong English communication, leadership of cross-functional teams, and deep knowledge of AS 2124/AS 4000/AS 4902 or FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• Degree in procurement, supply chain, business, law, quantity surveying, or engineering, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in procurement, site logistics, or contract administration on oil & gas, pipeline, or major energy infra projects.
• 8+ years of relevant experience for manager-level roles with team leadership.
• Direct understanding of site operational demands, vendor management, and remote logistics challenges.
• Solid knowledge of contract administration frameworks (AS 2124/AS 4000/AS 4902 or FIDIC).
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Pronto, Procore).
• Knowledge of pipeline components is strongly preferred.
• Full professional English proficiency for drafting contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy & Execution: Build and execute the project procurement plan and manage supplier prequalification.
• Subcontracts Management: Tender, negotiate, and manage subcontracts; lead commercial close-out for specialist packages.
• Contract Administration: Administer contracts using AS/FIDIC forms; handle variations, progress claims, and disputes.
• Site Logistics & Materials Control: Coordinate transport, customs, and laydown areas for remote sites.
• Supply Chain HSE Compliance: Ensure health, safety and environmental standards across vendors and subcontractors.
• Commercial Reporting & Cost Control: Monitor procurement commitments, risks, and variances for leadership.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Education

Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / Business / Law / Quantity Surveying / Engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Pronto

Procore

Job description

1. Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy & Execution: Build and execute the project procurement plan, manage supplier prequalification, issue enquiries, perform commercial bid evaluations, and expedite purchase orders for materials, consumables, and plant hire.
• Subcontracts Management: Package, tender, and negotiate subcontracts, supervise contractor performance, and lead commercial close-out for specialist packages.
• Contract Administration: Administer head contracts and subcontracts using Australian standard forms (such as AS 2124, AS 4000, AS 4902) or international equivalents (FIDIC), drafting formal contractual notices, managing variations, progress claims, and disputes.
• Site Logistics & Materials Control: Coordinate transportation, customs clearance, and freight delivery to remote and coastal sites, overseeing laydown areas, inventory control, and site stores.
• Supply Chain HSE Compliance: Ensure the rigorous application of health, safety, and environmental standards across all vendors and subcontractors, including plant compliance, hazardous goods transport, and carrier safety.
• Commercial Reporting & Cost Control: Monitor and report on procurement commitments, lead-time risks, budget variances, and contractual exposures directly to the Supply Chain Manager and project leadership.

2. Candidate Profile

• Education: Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in procurement, site logistics, or contract administration with a construction or EPC contractor, specifically on oil and gas, pipeline, or major energy infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including proven team leadership, for Manager-level appointments.
• Direct understanding of site operational demands: technical vendors, equipment and plant hire, critical lead times, and remote logistics challenges.
• Solid working knowledge of contract administration frameworks under standard conditions (AS 2124, AS 4000, AS 4902, or FIDIC) for contracts-focused roles.
• Familiarity with contractor ERP and procurement tools (such as SAP, Oracle, Pronto, or Procore).
• Specific familiarity with pipeline components (line pipe, specialty coatings, valves, welding consumables, and HDD or shore-crossing subcontracts) is strongly preferred.
• Languages & Key Attributes: Full professional English proficiency (written and spoken), with the capability to draft robust contractual correspondence and lead commercial negotiations. High commercial rigor, detail-oriented record management, and proven problem-solving skills under tight lead times.

Join us at Easy Skill

Easy Skill is changing the way we work. We supercharge teams around the world and transform people into a competitive advantage. With the right people power, anything is possible. We align technical project needs with the world's best talent. We connect the right people, skills, and knowledge with the right projects to shape a better future. Joining the Easy Skill crew is signing up for the adventure of a lifetime. We help our candidates realize their career ambitions and transcend borders. We serve global leaders across a variety of industries such as mining, energy, construction, oil and gas, industrial, and defense sectors. We’re looking for our next #perfectmatch to build a brighter future. Are you ready?