Senior Contracts Advisor

Glencore Australia; Murrin Murrin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position working directly

Industry leader in mining

Health and lifestyle benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive compensation program

Above‑industry superannuation (15%)

Salary sacrifice and novated leasing

Job summary

Murrin Murrin Operations, wholly owned by Glencore, is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major nickel producer. The Senior Contracts Advisor will lead sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract management for capital projects across Glencore Metals Australia.

You will act as a trusted commercial advisor to project managers and engineers, influencing procurement outcomes and delivering value and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in procurement, contracts or commercial roles supporting capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of project procurement and contract management principles.
• Experience developing procurement strategies for capital projects.
• Experience with sustaining capital, brownfield, greenfield or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award and administration for project packages.
• Provide commercial advice and lead evaluations to optimise value and manage risk.
• Manage complex engineering, construction, equipment supply and service contracts through the project lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to project managers and engineers.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Supply Chain/Engineering/Construction/Law/PM

Job description

Murrin Murrin Operations has an opportunity for a Senior Contracts Advisor to join our established and dedicated team.

Murrin Murrin Operations is Australia's largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA's northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Murrin Murrin Operations is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world's largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful candidate will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who is responsible for leading sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management activities supporting capital projects across Glencore Metals Australia.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and contract administration activities for assigned project packages.
• Provide commercial advice and lead commercial evaluations to optimise value, manage risk, and support project delivery objectives.
• Manage complex engineering, construction, equipment supply, and service contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to project managers, engineers, and business stakeholders, influencing procurement and contracting outcomes.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers and contractors to deliver sustainable project outcomes

About You

Reporting directly to the Superintendent - Category Management this role would suit a detailed and process oriented person.

You will also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in procurement, contracts, or commercial roles supporting capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of project procurement, contract management, and commercial principles.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement and contracting strategies for capital projects.
• Experience supporting sustaining capital, brownfield, greenfield, infrastructure, mining, processing plant, or construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract negotiation, contractor management, risk allocation, and value delivery.
• Experience managing competitive tender processes and complex contract negotiations.

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice, super and novated leasing etc.