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Form of workContracts Specialist
- Working for the world's leading sustainable building materials company!
- Full time, Sydney based role
- Supporting the business deliver exceptional results
Holcim:
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Holcim People:
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
About the opportunity:
This is a superb role for a dynamic and experienced Contracts Specialist within our National Contracts Team. As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the Contract Review & Management Process across our Concrete, Aggregates, Humes, and Major Projects Business Units. This is a critical position that involves both pre and post-tender responsibilities, including contract reviews, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Review, negotiate, and execute supply contracts in accordance with risk management guidelines, Holcim's Golden Rules, and Limits of Authority.
- Collaborate with various departments such as Project Managers, Account Managers, Technical, Logistics, Operations, HSE, Customer Service, and Credit.
- Support local businesses in delivering products and services in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Assist in identifying and notifying possible variations in line with the agreement.
- Streamline processes and conduct root cause analysis to optimize project processes.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers to ensure their satisfaction.
- Foster positive relationships and effective communication with internal stakeholders.
- Actively promote and lead a safety culture within Holcim at all times.
About You:
- Degree in law, engineering, business, accounting, quantity surveying, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Understanding of the construction or similar industry.
- Familiarity and understanding of common forms of supply contracts and agreements.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Apps, PDF software, and other relevant systems.
- Strong commercial acumen and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused with excellent communication abilities.
- Ability to drive performance, cultivate relationships, and foster teamwork.
- Knowledge of competition legislation, compliance requirements, and relevant industry directives.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to contribute to our world leading business.
Why Holcim:
We will invest in your growth, providing you with direction, leadership, and recognition with supportive management setting realistic targets and goals. We will value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development in a culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement and an inclusive and friendly team environment.
We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.
Apply now!
