Contracts Specialist 1

About TronoxTronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide.Why join TRONOX?In return for your commitment, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package that includes;

• 38 hour average week with a compressed 9 day fortnight option
• Eligibility to participate in the Tronox bonus scheme
• 12% Superannuation
• Early access to Long Service Leave at 5 years (pro-rata)
• An annual leave purchase program
• Company paid salary continuance, TPD & life insurances
• A service award program
• A high performance and inclusive culture where people are seen as people.

About the RoleTronox is currently recruiting a full-time Contracts Specialist to be based at either Bunbury in the South-West or Muchea, North of Perth, pick the site that best suits you! We also offer work flexibility with a working from home options.The Contract Specialist will manage all aspects of contract development, negotiation, execution, and administration. This position is crucial for ensuring that contracts are compliant, legally sound, and align with our business goals. You will need to collaborate with various departments, external partners, and legal teams to streamline contract processes and mitigate risks.Your key responsibilities will be:

• Undertake work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to teamwork, continuous improvement and cost-reduction.
• Evaluate requirement for contracts based on expected value of spend, nature of service or material, security of supply, market conditions, duration, safety concerns, risks etc.
• Managing risk by obtaining appropriate insurance certificates, evaluating safety data of contractors, compliance with environmental requirements etc.
• Negotiate contract price adjustment in such a way to maintain long term sustainable contractor and company relationships, while securing optimum prices for the company.
• Monitors market trends and conditions. Responsible for evaluating requirement for contracts with suppliers based on expected value of spend, nature of service or material, security of supply, market conditions, duration, safety concerns, risks etc.
• Actively works with Suppliers to onboard and utilise all Tronox systems
• Draft commercially sound contract documents to ensure that the company receives optimum competitive advantage, suffers minimum risk, minimize loss and include continuous improvement objectives.
• Work closely with end users to refine and incorporate Scope of Work into commercial agreements.
• Create and maintain contracts in Contract Management System (Coupa) and ensure accurate and sufficient records of contracts and the tender processes are retained.
• Ensure procurement savings are identified, targets achieved, tracked and reported.
• Support the implementation of process and system enhancements to continuously improve the contract management process.

To be successful in your application, you will ideally possess:

• Knowledge of Contract Law
• Prefer knowledge or experience in Coupa or equivalent Contract Management Systems
• Prefer experience in procurement, supply, contracts, category management
• Prefer experience in a mining and/or manufacturing environment
• Experience in contracts for Logistics, Engineering Service and MRO Goods/Service
• Experienced across all Microsoft office applications
• SAP 4 Hana - Advantageous
• Knowledge of Coupa Sourcing or Ariba

And have technical competencies in the following:

• Contracts management/administration
• Data interpretation and analysis
• Financial acumen
• Knowledge of procurement processes and related legislation and standards
• Negotiation skills
• Report/submission writing
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Tender documentation preparation

What Next?Does this role sound like the challenge you are looking for? Click 'apply now” and start your career with Tronox today!Applications close on Sunday 19th of May.Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.