Contract Specialist

National Pump & Energy; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national company is seeking a Contract Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in contract management. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and collaborating with various departments. Competitive benefits and discounts are offered, along with a supportive work environment. Australian work rights are required for this position, as sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous discounts on online retailers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal administration, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Experience in Rental, Mining, Construction or Heavy industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including supplier agreements and NDAs.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and operational teams.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business Administration

Tools

Contract management software

ERP systems or procurement platforms

Job description

We provide the benefits you expect from a leading national company, but what makes us different?

Rewarding Work

Being leaders in our industry, we offer a diverse fast-paced work environment.

Our Culture

We offer the career opportunities of a large company with the tight knit family feel of a smaller team.

Loyalty

We want to see you reach your potential and we would like to help you get there!

About Us

National Pump & Energy (NPE) are proud to be leaders in the provision of pump, power and water treatment solutions. As an industry leader our reputation has been built on products and services delivered by people who are passionate about quality, reliability, and attentiveness.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Contract Specialist to review, provide comments and liaise with legal to ensure compliance with legal and company standards. If you’re detail‐oriented with strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of contract law, this is a great opportunity to make an impact! The successful candidate can be based in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle or Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including supplier agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and customer agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and operational teams to support contract lifecycle management.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts and amendments in the contract management system.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, and support resolution of disputes or issues.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contract terms and risk mitigation.
• Assist in developing and improving contract templates and processes.
• Collaborate with Atlas legal for contract finalisations.

Skills and Experience (Essential)

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in contract management, legal administration, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the Rental, Mining, Construction or Heavy industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or procurement platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Be part of a growing national company
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Generous discounts available on our online employee portal (save $ at popular retailers including JB HiFi, Event Cinemas and many more!)

We believe in providing a great employee experience. Therefore, we invest in perks, benefits, and experiences to make the employee journey the best it can be.

Still curious about what makes NPE a great place to work? Get the inside scoop about #LifeatNPE from our team by checking out employee ratings on SEEK. For further information on the role, contact ******@nationalpump.com.au. Applications close soon – don’t delay, apply today!

*Only applicants with Australian full working rights will be considered for the role as we are not sponsoring at this time. If you are successful for pre‑employment checks this will include a medical and reference checks.

We will be recruiting for this role internally through NPE, no agencies please.