AddressTo support our clients’ continuous growth and demand across major Energy sector projects spanning their enterprise, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Contracts Advisor to work closely with corporate stakeholders to provide contracting and procurement support across the enterprise-wide Corporate Services function and portfolio.
This position is being offered as a 12-month day rate contract assignment, based in modern high-rise Perth CBD offices that support remote and flexible-hybrid Working from Home setups.
As a Senior Contracts Advisor, you will ensure that all sourcing projects are in line with the corporate category plan and corporate sourcing strategy. The Corporate Services function includes HR, Corporate Affairs, HSE, Security & Emergency Management, and Legal contracts.
Key accountabilities and duties for this role will include (but not limited to):
- Provides corporate contracting and procurement expertise using a competitive sourcing methodology and effective management of supplier relationships
- Provides support and input to the Corporate Services portfolio.
- Ensures the vendor performance is reviewed with the support of the Company Representative.
- Leads the source to contract process, including tender preparation, evaluation and negotiation, and contract award
- Acts as a focal point for the team and works collaboratively with key corporate stakeholders in Australia and also in the USA.
- Maintains relationships with corporate stakeholders to understand their business needs, proactively identify sourcing and contract value opportunities, and implement strategies to maximize savings
- Leverages market intelligence to evaluate, negotiate, and manage annual price fluctuations.
- Partners with Legal and other support functions to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures, both internal and external.
- Manages contract life cycle for a portfolio of agreements within area of responsibility.
- Initiates, organizes, and leads the negotiations with suppliers according to the desired objectives
- Monitors savings and overall performance of the sourcing projects (measures, demonstrates and reports savings generated by the sourcing projects and negotiations)
- Complies with Local Procurement practices and opportunities around maximizing social value initiatives with suppliers.
You must have the skills and experience to showcase the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Law/Engineering or equivalent (preferred)
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Corporate Services Procurement; and 8+ years of relevant professional experience in a similar role.
- Strong Procurement, Legal and Corporate knowledge.
- Experience with RFP sourcing process in Corporate agreements. * Strong negotiation techniques – ability to build and select the best compromise.
- Takes action to deliver the best possible results while assuming ownership and accountability with strong partnership with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Create effective cooperation and added value by understanding and considering the needs of customers and colleagues, whilst creating a positive environment.
- Adaptability to new situations to take advantage of emerging opportunities or to optimize current ways of working.
If you have the expertise listed above and are interested in finding out more about this key position, please forward your updated CV to Jasmine Ho by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button.
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