Contracts Specialist

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Perth, Western Australia Buscojobs Full time

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About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

About Toll Group

Global Logistics provides sophisticated supply chain solutions, from end-to-end or part solutions, warehousing and distribution to dedicated transport solutions, across the globe and to some of the most remote corners of the world.

We provide specialised integrated logistics services to customers in a range of industries including mining, chemical, gases, steel and plastics, petroleum, energy and Australian oil and gas industries and agriculture. Our customers operate in some of the most remote places on earth, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and require a logistics partner who can match their needs. We offer integrated value-based logistics solutions that bring greater operating efficiency and savings to our customers' supply chains.

Contracts Specialist - Perth

Toll Group are seeking a dedicated and sufficient Contracts Specialist to achieve operational excellence within the contract management function. The Contracts Specialist will work to achieve the goal of maximising the benefit derived from whilst minimising the risk associated with Toll's contracts with clients and suppliers.

The Contract Specialist will assist Operations to manage change appropriately and in compliance with Toll governance and will facilitate connections between Toll business units to achieve this outcome.

The Contract Specialist will identify opportunities for improvement and develop and deliver solutions to maximise efficiency and minimise risk to Toll. This is a role where leadership, customer excellence and operational efficiency all come together, and you will need to drive high standards within this.

Duties and Responsibilities / a day in the life of the Contracts Specialist –

Prepare new contracts on behalf of the business units incorporating development of contract scope and schedules and advising the business on structuring contracts to achieve appropriate risk mitigation.
Mobilise new contracts ensuring all internal stakeholders are engaged to support contracts over their lifecycle.
Provide advice to Operational and Commercial leads in contractual matters to promote agreement (and thus avoid disagreement).
Assist Operational leads to achieve best for business outcome in relation to loss claims made or received.
Support the preparation of responses of invitations to tender, especially regarding the management of the contractual deviations proposed to best balance legal, operation and commercial requirements.
Develop and maintain systems, procedures and precedents concerning contract management and related activities.
Liaise with the Legal and Insurance functions to ensure that risks identified are appropriately understood and managed.

What you will need to succeed –

Strong understanding of contract law and risk management principles.Logical, critical and systems thinking.Ability to coach colleagues in commercial and contract management principles.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and in an unstructured environment.Very high level of proficiency on the core Microsoft suite of applications, especially Excel and Word.Having a tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Engineering or similar – beneficial but not necessary.Operational experience that has included commercial and / or contract management.

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don't meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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