Principal Project Contracts Specialist

1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BHP Full time

About BHP

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives. Our strategy is to focus on developing our people's skills and reaching their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities.

About the Role

We have multiple exciting opportunities for Principals to join the Projects Commercial teams based in Adelaide. These positions can offer exceptional flexible work options, including school-holiday flexibility, part-time, and other options.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies, undertake sourcing, execute new contracts, and manage change compliant with corporate governance requirements and relevant statutory obligations.
  • Take the lead in facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders to sponsor deeper relationships with all supply chain partners.
  • Develop and implement advanced commercial techniques to leverage value creation opportunities.
  • Provide contract management support, including administration and leading negotiations, to project teams throughout the contract life-cycle.
  • Monitor performance of work under contract at both project and portfolio levels in line with contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to become a highly valued contract expert, trusted with commercial support.
  • Understand and implement principles and methods of dispute avoidance and resolution.
  • Adept a continuous improvement mindset to all aspects of the contracting lifecycle.
  • Support BHP's implementation of its social value goals, including Indigenous and Traditional Owner contracting partnerships and participation in our workforce.
  • Support the Lead in providing functional expertise, mentoring, coaching, and guidance to the team while fostering a positive team culture.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A subject matter expert with 8+ years' experience in a contract and/or commercial role, ideally within a major projects and/or construction environment.
  • Sound commercial acumen and financial evaluation skills, with excellent judgement to deliver the best outcomes for our business.
  • Experience on construction projects negotiating contract terms, as well as setting contract and procurement strategies for complex projects.
  • A collaborative and inclusive approach, with advanced communication skills.
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational management skills.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring ability.
  • Ability to think laterally to independently resolve issues and influence change.

What We Offer

We know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.

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