Contracts Superintendent

7 days ago


Perth, Australia Karara Mining Ltd Full time

With an expected mine life of 30+ years, it will underpin a long-term iron ore business and provide sustainable benefits to the regional community in which we operate. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced **Contracts Superintendent **to join our Business Planning and Commercial team in the Perth CBD office.

You will be leading and supporting a passionate and highly skilled Commercial Contracts team, while being responsible for overseeing the day to day management of all Karara’s contracting functions in accordance with company policies and procedures.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Lead, plan and negotiate with external contractors to ensure delivery of all the Company' services and to protect the Company's commercial interests
- Develop and/or update Purchase Order Terms and Conditions to reflect the Company’s requirements and to minimize commercial/risk exposure
- Review new supplier requests for services
- Day to day services contract management, including the drafting and revision of goods contracts when required
- Writing and interpreting complex and high value contractual requirements and obligations
- Plan, lead and negotiate with external contractors to ensure delivery of all of the Company’ services
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Company’s contracting and approval procedures/policies
- Lead end to end contract processes from tendering to variations
- Leadership and development of the contracting and commercial outcomes that maximize the returns to the Company
- Providing commercial advice and developing/implementing practical strategies to manage complex/high risk contracts
- Providing commercial advice and supporting the Purchasing team in the formation of supply contracts for high risk goods
- Overseeing the effective management of contracts register
- Cost management
- Management of any disputes or contractual legal matters
- Working with stakeholders to develop planning, actions and accountability
- Developing problem solving plans with stakeholders and driving solutions initiatives
- Transparent information flow, presenting to stakeholders and direct reports

**Essential qualifications and experience**;
- Degree qualifications in Commerce/Business - Legal or Contract Management
- Solid understanding of Mining Operations
- Practical commercial and a strong legal bias
- Highly developed spoken and written communication skills
- Sound understanding of the principles and practice of commercial negotiation with significant practical experience
- Practical experience in the use and development of contractual documentation in Commodity, Service and Project type contracts
- Significant experience in awarding and managing large contracts
- National Police Clearance
- Permanent work rights in Australia



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