Principal PC | BHP Chile

BHP Group; Santiago; Híbrido; CLP 12.000.000 - 18.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BHP Chile seeks a seasoned Contracts & Procurement leader to drive contracting strategies for a mega project in Chile. You will manage interfaces with Supply, Purchasing, and partners, while upholding safety, value delivery, and compliance with BHP standards.

Requirements include an Engineering degree and 10+ years of mega project experience with EPCM/EPC contracts, plus proven leadership to guide a diverse team and make risk-based decisions for sustainable outcomes.

Formación

• Engineering degree or related discipline.
• Extensive EPCM and EPC contract management experience.
• 10+ years of mega project experience.
• Experience managing contracts, procurement and risk.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures conformance with the BHP Charter, Group Documents, Code of Conduct and statutory obligations.
• Leads development of contracting and procurement strategies in EPCM/EPC models; coordinates with Supply and Purchasing.
• Serves as project focal point for Contracts, Procurement and Supply; enhances end-to-end supply chain efficiency.
• Evaluates risk profiles and contracting options to align with project execution strategies.
• Manages contract execution and analysis to maximise performance and mitigate risk.
• Develops safe project delivery and contractor performance strategies to maximise value.
• Gains support and negotiates mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Identifies and manages risks using BHP risk framework and fosters a risk-aware culture.
• Engages diverse stakeholders and builds strong relationships.
• Determines root causes and analyzes solutions for complex problems.
• Mitigates people, environmental and community risks across the value chain.
• Strives for 100% safety, 100% customer value and 0% waste.

Conocimientos

Contract management

EPCM

EPC contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Fecha: 7 sept 2026

Chile

About BHP

At BHP, we bring people and resources together to build a better world. We foster an inclusive, diverse, and high‑performing culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to thrive. With a global portfolio and a strong commitment to sustainability, we offer our teams opportunities to grow, lead meaningful transformations, and make a lasting impact.

We are united by our values, our dedication to safety, and our belief that great people drive great outcomes.

Why not you? Why not BHP?

The challenge Ahead

The role will provide leadership in the development and implementation of contracting strategies, standards, processes, systems and plans for a complex capital mega project that will ensure the safe delivery of value maximizing investments. It will manage the key internal and external project interfaces, assess and manage the risk and build close relationship with our main colaborators, BHP commitment to inclusion & diversity and whilst HSE remains a priority will recognize the importance of people’s wellbeing.

Core Activities

• Ensures conformance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Group Level Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations;
• Provides an overriding commitment to health (including mental health), safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development with relentless focus on lowering risk exposure
• Provides leadership for the development of the contracting and procurement strategies in an EPCM and EPC models, identifying the interfaces and risks considering the multi-billion dollar project scope; successfully maintains the interface with Supply and Purchasing sub-functions in establishing and executing Project Commercial strategies.
• Project key focal point for Contracts, Procurement and Supply. Applies an understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain to enhance efficiency, drive optimisation, and maximise value.
• Evaluates risk profiles, project drivers, and contracting options to inform the development of contracting strategies, and contracts in alignment with project execution strategies.
• Manages contract execution and analysis to maximise operational and financial performance and mitigate exposure and risk.
• Develops safe project delivery and contractor performance strategies to maximise portfolio value and enhance improvement and innovation.
• Gains support for and negotiates outcomes that achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• Identifies and assesses risks, makes risk informed decisions, uses BHP's risk management framework and builds a risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes.
• Identifies, engages and manages a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Determines the underlying cause of problems and evaluates multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problems.
• Mitigates people, environmental and community risks across the value chain, in alignment with sustainability and public policy.
• Strives to achieve 100% safety, 100% customer value and 0% waste.

What We Expect From You

Required:

• Degree tertiary qualifications, preferably in an Engineering discipline (s), Construction Management, Economics, Legal or related discipline
• Extensive contract management experience; EPCM and EPC contract management experience.
• 10 years of experience in projects; a high degree of business acumen with deep understanding of mega projects execution, risks and strategies.
• All complex mega capital project phases in the field of Contracting & Procurement.
• Managing a mega project portfolio of spend and interfaces.
• Hands on EPCM and EPC development, contract formation and management experience;
• EPCM and EPC Contract terms and conditions negotiation experience;
• Claims prevention and management;
• Offshore experience is a plus;
• Managing/supervising a team of Contracts & Procurement professionals on a mega project;
• Relating well with people with an engaging style, which quickly enables building of trust and strong relationships with stakeholders;
• Ability to interface in a global setting and to drive excellence across the Commercial Project team.
• Outstanding leadership capability (Engage, Develop, Problem Solve, Learn and Adapt, Lead Change and Manage Risk);
• Strong and varied project execution experience on complex mega capital projects.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP Chile, we understand that to give your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support you at every stage, caring for your health, driving your development, and promoting a real balance between your personal and professional life.

Professional Development: Continuous learning and real growth opportunities.

Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.

Inclusive Culture: We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express your authentic identity.

Recognition: We reward your achievements through our global recognition program Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias.

And much more!

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we adhere to Inclusion Law 21.015.

We know diversity makes us stronger. That’s why we focus on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities where we operate and live, ensuring a workplace where everyone is included and treated with respect.

We are committed to a fair, equitable, and accessible selection process for all. If you have any type of disability, please write to [e-mail] so we can adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.