Contracts Specialist

3 days ago


Brisbane, Australia NES FIRCROFT Full time

Join a global leader in the Australian Resources sector as part of their Projects Contracts & Procurement working with a team of Specialists to deliver superior project outcomes. You will be contributing to world class contract administration and commercial performance with an emphasis on strategic and complex construction and engineering contracts.

**In this role you will be"**
- Prepare, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders, the tender specifications and supporting contractual documentation to deliver best value outcomes
- Ensure standard procurement processes are adhered to, whilst also identifying any opportunities to improve those processes
- Develop and implement contracts that incorporate performance incentives, desired procurement outcomes to payments and that enable effective contract performance management
- Manage changes over the life of the contract/agreement in conjunction with the Indirects Category Team
- Monitor and analyse supplier and contract/agreement performance to ensure the goods and services are provided in line with the agreed specification and conditions
- Ensuring contractor compliance remains up to date and maintained in the Contract Management System
- Maintain working relationships with relevant key suppliers by engaging, consulting, and negotiating with all levels of staff, suppliers, and customers
- Collaborate with stakeholders in dispute resolution and complaint management and escalate matters as required
- Engage and influence negotiations with vendors and customers to deliver positive, sustainable relationships through a business partnering approach
- Manage planning, coordination and administration of stakeholder and vendor meetings

**About you**
- Experience in contract and/or commercial role, ideally within a major projects and/or construction environment (eg mining, defence and infrastructure)
- Sound commercial acumen and financial evaluation skills, with excellent judgement to deliver the best outcomes for our business
- Experience negotiating contract terms as well as setting contract and procurement strategies for complex projects
- A collaborative and inclusive approach, with advanced communication skills
- Sound understanding of contract law and legal issues relevant to the delivery of complex construction projects
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, finance or legal studies are advantageous
- Experience with complex contract models including EPC, EPCM, D&C and partnering is desirable

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.



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