AddressContracts Specialist
- Working for the world's leading sustainable building materials company!
- Full time, Melbourne 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.
The Holcim Experience:
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
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?
At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.
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.
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Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
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