Senior - Contracts Advisor

Senior – Contracts Advisor
Group Supply Department / Glencore Metals Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Why consider working with us at Glencore?
Glencore is one of the world's largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field. To you, that means more opportunities to grow your career, grow your experiences, and grow your network of colleagues, mentors and even lifelong friends. All whilst making your mark on the future.

About this part of our organisation:
Our Metals Assets in Australia include multiple & geographically dispersed operations, including underground and open pit mines, processing plants and port facilities. Additionally, Glencore's consolidated Metals Assets have operations across Asia, both North and South American continents and Europe.

About your potential new position:
Your primary purpose will be to ensure our business units have what they need, when they need it and at the right price from our contractors and suppliers in the medium to high-risk range. You will do this by liaising with your internal customers to understand all dimensions of their requirements and then utilising our internal and third-party partners to deliver those outcomes. There will also be the requirement to spend time on remote sites to engage with end users to meet business needs.

Typical tasks would include:

• Manage the tendering, negotiation, formulation, and execution of contracts with both local and international suppliers
• Direct the development and communication of a clear sourcing strategies
• Accountable for maintaining the contracts register and ensuring sourcing events are actioned within required timeframes
• Lead / Participate in change initiatives within the sourcing function to drive continuous improvement
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders to fully understand their requirements and strategically engage third-party partners to deliver effective solutions
• Supporting operational needs through the timely and effective engagement of contractors and suppliers

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field (preferred)
• At least 5 years' hands-on operations experience in developing, implementing and managing contracting strategies
• Experience working in major ERP procurement modules like SAP MM / Coupa
• Strong understanding of the structure and application of contracts, and management of contracts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Determination to thrive (and bring your team along too) in an evolving environment
• Be able to work with and coordinate remote team members across different time zones

What's in it for you?
Apart from being in a worldwide organisation for your career to grow, you will join a team of people who are passionate about their work and love what they do. You will be supported to achieve results in your field and if you desire to go above & beyond there is space to explore new ideas and influence change. You will also be joining a new, growing team who will encourage & expect you to make improvements and make a difference.

For further information please contact
: Leanne Kretschmann on

Applications close:
8:00am Friday, 19th September 2025

Please note: We may conduct interviews and hire prior to the advertising expiring.