Senior Contracts Lead – Major Mining Projects (WA)

Page Executive; Perth; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist for a major mining project in Western Australia. The role focuses on procurement, tendering, and contract award across diverse package disciplines, with emphasis on commercial outcomes, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

You will lead procurement strategy, supplier negotiations and contract structures while collaborating with engineering teams. The fixed-term contract runs for 15 months with opportunities for site travel in WA.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high value contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Deep knowledge of contract law and procurement methodologies.
• Experience overseeing project-related contracts in mining or resources.
• Familiarity with EPCM or integrated contract owner environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex contract packages from procurement strategy to award.
• Develop and execute tendering and contracting strategies for major project packages.
• Prepare and manage Pre-Contracts processes, including tender documentation and commercial requirements.
• Lead commercial evaluation of tender submissions and risk/opportunities.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Develop commercial terms and risk allocation for each package.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to align contracting strategies with project requirements.
• Manage clarification, negotiation, recommendation and award of contracts.
• Procure packages across SMP, E&I, civil and earthworks, construction, infrastructure, equipment supply and services.
• Engage with contractors and market to drive competitive tension.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

Procurement methodology

Contract law knowledge

Stakeholder management

EPCM experience

Negotiation skills

Regional WA travel

Job description

Page Executive is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist for a major mining project in Western Australia. The role focuses on procurement, tendering, and contract award across diverse package disciplines, with emphasis on commercial outcomes, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

You will lead procurement strategy, supplier negotiations and contract structures while collaborating with engineering teams. The fixed-term contract runs for 15 months with opportunities for site travel in WA.