Strategic Contracts & Sourcing Specialist

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the Contracts Superintendent in strategic sourcing and contract management for our Northern Queensland operations. The role focuses on reducing total cost of ownership, improving cost efficiency on capital projects, and mitigating commercial risk.

You will drive the source-to-contract lifecycle, apply commercial acumen, and partner across multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal business and operational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in legal, commerce, or business-related field.
• 2+ years delivering strategic sourcing and category management.
• Professional Body accreditation (CIPSA, ASCI) desirable.
• Excellent Commercial, Procurement, Contract Management, and supply chain skills.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
• BI tools and SAP ERP desirable.
• Current 'C' Class Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the entire source-to-contract lifecycle in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Liaise across the business to determine scope of requirements.
• Use market intelligence to identify opportunities and solutions that considers TCO objectives.
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are identified and implemented to minimise risk.
• Market engagement lifecycle management including tenders, negotiations, and drafting outcomes.
• Undertake contract management activities including kick-off meetings and performance reviews.
• Participate in continuous improvement sessions to develop the function.
• Input into overall department strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and contractors.
• Influence contracts to improve controls and mitigate risk and gain ongoing benefit. Oversee systems and processes for procurement and warehousing.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Reduction

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal, commerce, or business-related field

Tools

SAP ERP

BI tools

Job description

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the Contracts Superintendent in strategic sourcing and contract management for our Northern Queensland operations. The role focuses on reducing total cost of ownership, improving cost efficiency on capital projects, and mitigating commercial risk.

You will drive the source-to-contract lifecycle, apply commercial acumen, and partner across multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal business and operational outcomes.