Contracts & Procurement Lead - Energy & Growth Corporate Services

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales in Central London (Marylebone) is seeking a senior Contracts and Procurement lead with some flexibility to work from home. The role provides dedicated procurement support to Energy & Growth Corporate Services from the United Kingdom, leading end-to-end sourcing and complex commercial negotiations.

You will work closely with Legal, Finance and Risk teams to ensure governance, approvals and robust procurement records, while advising stakeholders on market options and

Qualifications

• Substantial senior-level contracts and procurement experience in energy, infrastructure, or similarly demanding environments.
• Ability to act as a trusted adviser and lead independently as C&P lead.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, tendering, contract formation, supplier management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting for assigned packages, including market engagement, tender documentation, evaluation, negotiation and award.
• Provide senior commercial advice and maintain C&P oversight across stakeholders.
• Ensure evaluation criteria, clarifications, recommendations and award decisions are documented and approved under delegated authority.
• Identify procurement, commercial, legal and supplier risks; develop mitigations and escalate material issues promptly.
• Maintain complete procurement records and support audits and governance reporting.

Skills

Senior-level procurement

Independent C&P lead

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in procurement/commercial/law/business

MCIPS or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement/ERP systems

Job description

Location: Central London (Marylebone), some flexibility to work from home

Roster: Monday to Friday

Engagement Model: Direct Employee, ongoing

Overview

Provide dedicated, principal-level contracts and procurement support to Energy & Growth Corporate Services from the United Kingdom.

The role works closely with stakeholders to give timely, practical support across sourcing, contracting and supplier matters, while maintaining independent procurement oversight and ensuring decisions and activity comply with Fortescue policies, delegated authorities and applicable governance requirements.

The role leads complex and high-value work provides senior commercial advice and maintains C&P assurance across stakeholder‑led procurement. The role works autonomously within delegated authority and escalates decisions outside that authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with Energy & Growth Corporate Services stakeholders and understand their priorities, delivery plans, budgets and risks.
• Provide responsive, practical advice on procurement routes, sourcing timelines, market options, commercial strategy and required approvals so that stakeholders can plan and make informed decisions.
• Prepare and maintain procurement plans and sourcing strategies for assigned requirements, aligned with business objectives, delivery schedules, budgets and Fortescue policy.
• Engage early with stakeholders to define requirements, assess the market, establish proportionate competition and identify opportunities to aggregate demand or improve value.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing and contracting for assigned packages, including market engagement, supplier prequalification, tender documentation, evaluation, negotiation, approval papers and award.
• Lead complex and strategically significant commercial negotiations, including price, payment, liability, intellectual property, warranties, service levels, change control and termination provisions, working with Legal and technical specialists as required.
• Ensure evaluation criteria, clarifications, recommendations and award decisions are documented, transparent, defensible and approved under the applicable delegated authority.
• Apply sound commercial judgement to balance value, risk, quality, delivery, resilience and sustainability considerations.
• Maintain appropriate C&P management of stakeholder‑led procurement activity, checking that sourcing plans, competition, evaluations, approvals and contract records meet policy and governance requirements.
• Identify procurement, commercial, legal, delivery, financial and supplier risks; develop mitigations and escalate material issues promptly to the appropriate decision‑makers.
• Ensure conflicts of interest, confidentiality, audit trail, segregation of duties and approval controls are addressed throughout the procurement process.
• Work with Legal, Finance, Risk, Corporate Teams and other control functions to obtain advice and assurance at the right points, while retaining clear C&P accountability.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement records and support internal and external audits, assurance reviews and governance reporting.
• Advise contract owners on mobilisation, performance management, change control, payment, notices, claims, disputes, renewals and close‑out.
• Support effective supplier performance and relationship management with stakeholders, setting proportionate measures and addressing underperformance, continuity and improvement opportunities.
• Review purchase requisitions, contract changes, supplier proposals and invoice or payment issues within the role’s authority, resolving or escalating exceptions as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, reduce cost and avoid unnecessary complexity across the assigned portfolio.
• Provide clear reporting on pipeline, sourcing progress, approvals, commitments, contract exposure, savings or cost avoidance, supplier performance and key risks.
• Use Fortescue procurement and enterprise systems consistently, promoting accurate data, timely approvals and reliable records.
• Contribute to improvements in C&P processes, guidance, templates and stakeholder capability, sharing lessons across Energy & Growth and the wider C&P function.

Qualifications and Experience

• Substantial senior‑level contracts and procurement experience, including responsibility for complex or high‑value corporate services sourcing and contracting in an energy, infrastructure or similarly demanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at lead level as a trusted adviser and independent C&P lead, working autonomously while knowing when to consult or elevate.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, tendering, commercial negotiation, contract formation, supplier management and procurement governance.
• Experience supporting stakeholders with competing priorities while protecting fair process, value for money and controls.
• Sound commercial judgement and ability to assess financial, contractual, supplier and delivery risks; confident working with Legal, Finance, technical and operational teams.
• Excellent written communication, evaluation, reporting and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare clear recommendations for senior decision‑makers.
• Degree‑level qualification in procurement, commercial, law, business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement or enterprise resource planning systems; confidence using data to monitor pipeline, spend, performance and risk.
• UK‑based, with ability to travel in the UK and internationally as required.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time‑to‑time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.