Group Manager Contracts and Procurement

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

Location: London OR Perth, Western Australia

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 multiple geographies, you’ll influence how major projects are planned, packaged and contracted, with a focus on capital projects and EPC/EPCM contracting.

Key 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 engineering and construction contracting models.
• A track record of leading high-value contracts through tendering, negotiation, award, performance management and close-out.
• Experience managing variations, claims and disputes, and balancing commercial outcomes with delivery, schedule and operational requirements.
• Evidence of developing procurement and contracting strategies that have delivered 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 highly desirable.
• A degree in law, engineering, commerce, procurement, supply chain or a related discipline is desirable. Equivalent senior commercial experience will be considered. Relevant professional credentials are also desirable.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.