Contracts Manager

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with opportunities that help everyone thrive and build diverse, rewarding careers. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

At Alcoa, we're committed to minimising our operational footprint and enhancing environmental performance as we continue to grow and modernise our operations. With a range of innovative capital projects underway, we're seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to help deliver a diverse and impactful project portfolio.

In this role, reporting to our Director of Global Capital Procurement, you'll lead the development and execution of strategic contract initiatives across the full project lifecycle - from early planning and execution through to post-project review. You'll provide commercial guidance to project teams and ensure alignment with broader business objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as Alcoa's primary representative, making timely and informed decisions within contractual boundaries to safeguard the company's interests.

  • Collaborating closely with Project Managers and on-site project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Leading the formulation and implementation of procurement and contracting strategies for assigned capital projects.

  • Communicating proactively with suppliers to support the execution of contract deliverables in alignment with all agreed requirements, including legislation, Alcoa's E&HS policies, technical specifications, engineering standards, project timelines, and performance criteria.

  • Monitoring and reporting on contractual obligations for both Alcoa and its suppliers throughout the project lifecycle, including updates to the Project Team, Steering Committee, and Senior Panel.

  • Coordinating input from relevant Alcoa subject matter experts including Engineering, EH&S, Legal, Risk, Operations to ensure all correspondence is accurate, complete, and delivered within required timeframes.

You'll have the flexibility to choose your primary work location from either our new Perth HQ or our Bindjareb office in Pinjarra while benefiting from our Flexibility First model, which supports a balanced hybrid arrangement between working remotely and on-site.

What's on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• Employee assistance program for personal support services.

• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.

• Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Law or equivalent in construction related field is required.

• A strong background in contract management, successfully having managed an EPC, Design & Construct, Construction or Major Civil contracts within a similar industry.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in time-sensitive environments, with a strong focus on detail, proactive collaboration, and delivering practical solutions.

• Demonstrated attention to detail with a solution focused mindset and driven by results.

• Well-developed negotiating, critical thinking, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.