Senior Contracts Specialist – Mining & Commercial (Perth)

Karara Mining Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Training programs

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Karara Mining Limited in Perth is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to manage high-value, complex contracting activities within the Business Planning & Commercial team.

You will liaise with external contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with contracting procedures, handle procurement processes and provide commercial advice to manage risk. Some site travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, law, accounting, commerce, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of contract management and commercial negotiation.
• Experience in blast and haul mining operations context.
• Experience with goods supply, services and project contracts.
• Advanced change management and risk management.
• Experience with large value, complex contracts.
• Knowledge of contract documentation and dispute resolution.
• SAP and MS Office proficiency; police clearance.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value and complex pre- and post-contract activities, including procurement, contract planning, RfX/ITT processes, claims, variations, extensions, terminations and close-out.
• Interpreting complex contractual obligations and providing specialist commercial advice to manage risk and achieve outcomes.
• Managing contractor performance, insurance requirements and contract registers.
• Developing and implementing practical strategies to manage complex and high-risk contracts.
• Supporting the resolution of contractual disputes, claims and legal matters.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish plans, accountability and practical solutions.
• Providing transparent reporting, information flow and presentations to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Risk management

Change management

Contract drafting

SAP experience

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Police clearance

Legal/commercial awareness

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, law, accounting, commerce, or related disciplines

Certificate in Contracts and Commercial Management (e.g. CIPSA, CCMP or CCMAP)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Karara Mining Limited in Perth is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to manage high-value, complex contracting activities within the Business Planning & Commercial team.

You will liaise with external contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with contracting procedures, handle procurement processes and provide commercial advice to manage risk. Some site travel may be required.