We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join a leading WA-based infrastructure organisation on an initial contract through to February 2027, with the potential for extension. Working within a high-performing procurement and commercial team, you will support the delivery of major construction, infrastructure and capital works projects through end-to-end tendering, procurement and contract establishment activitie
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end contract establishment process for major and minor construction works and equipment procurement activities.
- Support procurement activities relating to equipment, panel arrangements, and preferred supplier agreements for goods and services.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop evaluation plans, tender documentation, and sourcing strategies.
- Manage tender and bid processes, including bidder briefings, clarification requests, and information sessions.
- Facilitate tender evaluations, including compliance assessments, commercial evaluations, and recommendation development.
- Support commercial, legal, and technical negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
- Prepare, draft, and manage contract award documentation and approval processes.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with organisational policies, governance frameworks, and legislative requirements.
- Promote procurement initiatives relating to local supplier engagement, Aboriginal participation, and sustainable procurement outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience establishing and managing project-based works contracts within construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or similar industries.
- 5-10 years experience in a similar role
- Strong understanding of procurement, tendering, contract formation, and commercial evaluation processes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor relationship management skills.
- High attention to detail with proven experience reviewing, preparing, and managing complex contract documentation.
- Sound knowledge of commercial and contract law principles.
- Experience managing procurement and contract establishment activities within WA Government, utilities, infrastructure or public sector environments will be highly regarded.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement activities while maintaining governance and compliance requirements.
- Degree qualification in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Law, Engineering, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.
- Competitive contract rate with weekly pay
- Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and capital works projects.
- Collaborative and professional team environment.
- Exposure to complex procurement and commercial contracting activities.
- Convenient Perth metropolitan location.
- Immediate contract opportunity with potential for extension.
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.
