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Contracts and Procurement Manager

Employer
Fortescue Metals
Location
Perth, WA, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 16, 2021

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At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Contracts and Procurement Manager

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key accountabilities:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of contracts including engineering, procurement, construction management, design and construct, construct only, engineering and consultancy services agreements in the context of large-scale project delivery.
  • Providing strategic advice on different contract and delivery models.
  • Develop, coordinate and evaluate market engagement for constriction packages including managing tender activities in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Identify and evaluate key risks and managing input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. engineering, legal etc.) to support project schedule and budget
  • Identify and maximise cost saving opportunities
  • Claims and dispute resolution advice (including payment claims, contractual disputes, time related claims, defective work and variations).
  • Working closely with other disciplines in particular engineering and project management, legal and cost control.
  • Prepare reports, analysis and advice to support decision-making for, and make recommendations to, Executive / Senior Management


Qualifications and skills required:

  • 10 + years' experience in contract administration, ideally on renewable energy projects
  • Tertiary qualification relating to commerce, law or quantity surveying, desirable.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple transactions and manage competing deadlines.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong work ethic and the capability to work with initiative and independence.
  • Strong commercial acumen.
  • Requirement to maintain appropriate and timely communication with Fortescue GM Contracts, Procurement and Supply Chain, Delivery Manager(s) and Legal Team.
  • Behave in accordance with Fortescue values to achieve stretch targets, generate ideas, act with integrity and work as part of a team.


Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people's differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

Applications close: 18 Jul 2021 W. Australia Standard Time

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