Contract Specialist
Location
Perth, Western Australia
Category
Accounting & Finance
Salary
Posted
10-Jul-2025
Work type
Full Time
Contact
Mercia Stewart
Reference
173602
Contract Specialist
Location:
Perth, Western Australia
Job Type:
3-Month Contract
Industry:
Mining
Immediate Start
Our client, a leading mining company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Contract Specialist
to join their team for a 3-month contract based in Perth. This role offers an immediate start and will play a key role in managing the full lifecycle of contracts for sourcing materials and services, collaborating with operational teams, and ensuring strategic alignment with organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring that appropriate contracts are in place for sourcing materials and services.
- Assist the Category Management Lead in implementing category strategies that align with business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with site operational teams to ensure that contracts meet organisational strategic objectives.
- Support the administration of the company’s strategic sourcing strategies for goods and services.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers. Ensure clear communication and timely resolution of contract-related issues.
- Supervise procurement activities within sub-categories, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies, including health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Report on contract status, performance, and compliance to team members. Provide valuable insights to improve regional procurement methodologies based on contract performance.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Law, or related field.
- Experience: Strong background in contract management, strategic sourcing, and procurement in mining, oil & gas, or engineering sectors.
- Contract Management: In-depth knowledge of contract legalities, procurement processes, and supply chain management.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Familiarity with industry-specific standards, including safety, environmental, and legal requirements in mining.
- Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost control, pricing structures, and financial terms within contracts.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with SAP, Ariba, and MS Office tools. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
- Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to mitigate risks.
- Strong supplier relationship management and performance evaluation skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve contract performance issues proactively.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills to manage multiple contracts efficiently.
- Competitive hourly pay rate.
- Immediate start, allowing you to dive straight into a dynamic role.
- Opportunity for professional growth by working with a leading mining company and gaining exposure to high-level contract management and procurement strategies.
- Networking opportunities to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the mining industry.
- Perth-based role offering a flexible and supportive work environment.
If you have the required skills and experience, we invite you to submit your resume for consideration. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team in the mining sector.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.