Commercial Advisor

JOB REF:AAN508263
- **Are you looking for an opportunity to broaden your business and commercial skills in a dynamic Wesfarmers business?**:

- **Make a positive commercial impact in a high performing team**:

- **Permanent Full time or Permanent Part-Time (0.8 FTE) role based in Kwinana with free onsite parking and flexible work arrangements available**

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) enriches the lives of people and business activities everyday by manufacturing and distributing essential products that sustain modern living. We recognise that our people are central to our success, helping to drive our businesses to become well-recognised industry leaders for over 100 years.

Part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers, our Ammonia/Ammonium Nitrate (AAN) businesses manufacture and supply ammonia, ammonium nitrate and industrial chemicals to the Western Australian mining and resource sector.

We believe our business is only as good as our people and respect that different people have different ways of looking at things that’s why we pride ourselves on our values-led culture where your contribution matters. Our customer focus and teamwork drives our business forward to innovate for a sustainable future.

Sustainability is key to WesCEF’s vision and we are committed to operating responsibly, ethically, and maintaining our commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and to the communities in which we operate. In 2020 we refocused organisation-wide efforts towards climate related opportunities and set an aspirational goal of achieving ‘net zero’ emissions in our operations by 2050.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Commercial Manager - Ammonia and Industrial Chemicals, the Commercial Advisor role is responsible for the provision of high-quality analysis, strategic thinking and contract management within the Ammonia and Industrial Chemicals team.

This role has you working with our operations teams, internal businesses and external suppliers and customers. You will be able to lead and support discussions with suppliers and customers and play an integral role in maintaining our reputation as a leading major chemicals manufacturer.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Lead and support the negotiation and execution of new commercial agreements;
- Manage customer relationships including the negotiation and execution of renewals and amendments to existing commercial agreements;
- Lead contract management activities, including adhering to contract obligations and operational requirements;
- Provide commercial support to our technical and operations teams including the management of our import scheduling process;
- Preparation of month end accounts, pricing letters, reconciliations and other reports;
- Assisting with the development and preparation of budgets, corporate plans and business reports;
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of key industry and market trends;
- Support business activities required to meet WesCEF’s Net Zero 2050 Roadmap; and
- Preparation of strategy and award recommendation papers for key business decisions.

**We are looking for a mixture of the following skills and experience**:

- Strong analytical skills and computer/IT skills with aspirations towards a business management role.
- Highly proactive with a drive to continuously improve and make valuable contributions.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build positive relationships.
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Commerce or a Business related discipline.
- Previous experience in a similar Finance, Commercial or Business Analyst role is desirable.

**What’s on offer?**
- Competitive remuneration including allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive program.
- Employer parental leave payment up to 16 weeks.
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group.
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging.
- Access to a range of employee benefits across WesCEF and Wesfarmers.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career in line with our clear vision for growth. At WesCEF, we offer you the opportunity to build the career you want. We are looking for people who are excited by the opportunities and challenges the business and role offers. In return, we offer the recognition and rewards you deserve for making a real impact every day.

We are committed to building a positive and diverse workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from different backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We pride ourselves on developing and supporting people and recognise th