Contract & Procurement Lead - Mining & Construction Projects

SOUTH32 Limited; Patagonia (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Retirement match

4 weeks PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist for Hermosa, near Patagonia, Arizona. The role leads end-to-end procurement and contracting for construction, equipment, materials and services during project construction and transition to operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in contract/procurement, mining/industrial experience, and proficiency with SAP/Ariba/Aconex. Hybrid work schedule with strong governance and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years of contract and procurement experience in construction/mining/heavy industry, with 5+ years mining-specific experience preferred.
• Certifications such as CPM or CSM are advantageous.
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/SharePoint; experience with Ariba/SAP/ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contracting and procurement strategies aligned with project scope and schedule.
• Lead pre-award activities: RFPs, tender prep, bid evaluations, and award approvals.
• Draft contracts and related documents using standard forms and governance.
• Manage post-award activities: PO issuance, supplier onboarding, and mobilization support.
• Administer contracts through lifecycle including changes, claims, and close-out.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to terms and budgets.
• Foster relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Construction

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Aconex

ERP systems

Contract management software

Job description

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist for Hermosa, near Patagonia, Arizona. The role leads end-to-end procurement and contracting for construction, equipment, materials and services during project construction and transition to operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in contract/procurement, mining/industrial experience, and proficiency with SAP/Ariba/Aconex. Hybrid work schedule with strong governance and safety focus.