Global Contracts & Procurement Director - EPC/EPCM

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a senior Contracts and Procurement leader to shape the commercial direction of its global Energy and Metals growth portfolio. Working with project, engineering, operations and corporate leaders across geographies, you’ll influence how major projects are planned, packaged and contracted, with a focus on capital projects and EPC/EPCM contracting.

You will set the commercial direction for the Contracts and Procurement function, develop portfolio strategies, secure strong

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in Contracts and Procurement within a complex, project-led or asset-intensive organisation.
• Direct experience on major capital projects using EPC, EPCM or comparable contracting models.
• Track record of leading high-value contracts through tendering, negotiation, award and close-out.
• Experience managing variations, claims and disputes, balancing commercial outcomes with delivery.
• Evidence of developing procurement strategies delivering measurable commercial or project outcomes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders across technical, project and operational functions.
• Experience supporting Exploration, Energy or other growth projects.
• Spanish or French language skills are desirable.
• A degree in law, engineering, commerce, procurement, supply chain or a related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set the commercial direction for the Contracts and Procurement function, aligning priorities, governance and capability with Fortescue’s Energy and Metals growth portfolio.
• Develop portfolio procurement and contracting strategies that reflect project requirements, market conditions, risk and business objectives.
• Shape commercial approaches for major projects, including FEED, EPC/EPCM, early works and pre-FID packages.
• Secure strong commercial outcomes through complex tenders, negotiations, contract awards and mobilisation.
• Protect value and delivery performance across the contract lifecycle, managing supplier performance, variations, claims, disputes, cost, schedule and close-out.
• Strengthen supplier and procurement performance across global operations through risk-based due diligence, effective use of commercial data and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership

Contract management

Tender negotiations

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Law / Engineering / Commerce degree

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a senior Contracts and Procurement leader to shape the commercial direction of its global Energy and Metals growth portfolio. Working with project, engineering, operations and corporate leaders across geographies, you’ll influence how major projects are planned, packaged and contracted, with a focus on capital projects and EPC/EPCM contracting.

You will set the commercial direction for the Contracts and Procurement function, develop portfolio strategies, secure strong