Grow your career with ThiessAs a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.The OpportunityWe are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contracts Advisor to join the Thiess team located in West Perth. This role will be providing procurement / contracting services to Thiess Australia West Operations.About The RoleYou will be responsible in implementing and maintaining effective management and administration of subcontract /supply packages to control spend and limit risk across Thiess Australia West projects.Additionally, you will:
- Prepare and issue tender packages to obtain competitive pricing from reliable suppliers/subcontractors
- Record and maintain Contracts Portal to control Contract numerical system and contract expiry
- Assist in developing a business case, recommendations, and justification to obtain approval to proceed with the works/supply
- Negotiate with Suppliers/Subcontractors on terms and conditions to maintain Company standards
- Execute fully completed Agreement to Suppliers/Subcontractors to secure commitment
- Complete Supplier Set Up form and gain approval to confirm details of and obtain approval for new supplier. Liaise with the Supply Chain team where required
- Resolve any contract disputes between the Subcontractor/Supplier and the projects
- Act on Notices and Claims from Subcontractors/Suppliers to eliminate risks and costs to the projects
- Formal close out of Contracts including identification of critical activities and deliverables, prepare completion certificate, release of retention, and return of securities including JDE change requests
- Assist the Projects in closing out Contracts as per the procedure set up in the Contract to maintain consistency and mitigate risks to the Company
- Procurement or contract administration or similar roles within mining or heavy industries
- Experience in drafting contracts and will have previously been involved in the tendering and procurement of mining services
- Solid analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Excellent key stakeholder management and strong communication skills
- Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
- Flexible working arrangements
- Recently renovated corporate head office located in West Perth
- Salary sacrifice options
- A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
- Referral bonus program