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Contracts Specialist - Capital Projects

Michael Page
Darwin Full-day Temporary

Description:



  • Execute sourcing and contract management for 15+ packages (from $1M to $70M+) across piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and more


  • Lead end-to-end pre-award procurement: RFTs, RFQs, evaluations, and recommendations


  • Transition into post-award phase: support contract administration, supplier performance, claims, variations, and notices


  • Work closely with operations and capital teams to develop and deliver strategic sourcing plans


  • Manage stakeholder engagement, vendor negotiations, and commercial compliance


  • Ensure adherence to policies, standards, and risk frameworks



Requirements:



  • 5+ year's experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within mining, construction, or infrastructure


  • Proven ability to run complex tenders independently (end-to-end)


  • Strong understanding of contract administration, supplier performance, and project risk management


  • Comfortable working in fast-paced FIFO environments and engaging with both site and corporate stakeholders


  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills


  • Ability to hit the ground running and deliver outcomes in the first month


  • Located in Darwin or Cairns (preferred) or Perth (considered)



Conditions:



  • High-impact role delivering procurement outcomes on a major resources project


  • FIFO 4:3 roster from Darwin, Cairns, or Perth (may shift to 2:2 once established)


  • Exposure to high-value and high-risk contract packages


  • Strong team culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement


  • Opportunity to shape sourcing and contract strategies in a dynamic site environment


  • Initial 12-month contract with potential to extend



15 Apr 2025;   from: michaelpage.com.au

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