Senior Contracts Advisor
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Advisor to join a leading global energy organisation in Perth for a 12-month contract. Working within a globally connected Contracts and Procurement function, you will independently manage Corporate Services contracts across the full contracting lifecycle. This role provides the opportunity to work with a diverse range of business stakeholders, deliver commercial outcomes and contribute to effective procurement and contract management practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage low-to-medium risk Corporate Services contracts across the full lifecycle including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, execution, post-award administration and close-out.
- Develop sourcing strategies, tender documentation and evaluation processes in accordance with established procurement and governance frameworks.
- Lead commercial negotiations and contract execution within delegated authority, engaging legal and specialist teams where required.
- Manage contract amendments, variations, extensions, claims and renewals while ensuring contractual obligations are met.
- Monitor supplier performance, contract expenditure and commercial exposure to identify risks, savings opportunities and corrective actions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and internationally based procurement colleagues.
- Provide commercial advice and market intelligence to support category planning, demand management and sourcing decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, contract performance and commercial outcomes.
- Conduct supplier due diligence and support contractor assurance, compliance reviews and audit activities.
- Maintain accurate contract records, forecasts and reporting to support governance and informed decision-making.
- Ensure contracting activities comply with relevant governance, probity, confidentiality and ethical requirements.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Law, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing commercial contracts across the full contracting lifecycle.
- Proven experience in sourcing, tendering, contract negotiations, execution and post-award management.
- Experience preparing and reviewing sourcing plans, RFx documentation, evaluation records, approval documentation and contract variations.
- Ability to work independently within established governance and compliance frameworks.
- Strong commercial judgement and demonstrated ability to identify and manage contractual risks.
- Proficiency with contract management systems and standard business software.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery and contractual risk.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Well-developed negotiation, written communication and verbal communication capabilities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost savings, commercial risks and improvement opportunities.
- High attention to detail with sound organisational, documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver contractual outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Understanding of procurement governance, supplier due diligence and contract compliance requirements.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
- Adaptability and willingness to explore AI, digital tools and emerging technologies to improve contracting processes and outcomes.
- Demonstrated professionalism, ethical conduct, accountability and resilience.
Working Conditions
- Perth-city Office based role offering great WFH flexibility options once settled in.
- Standard Monday to Friday working hours in state-of-the-art high-rise buildings.
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Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Jasmine Ho on 08 6212 5526 OR jasmine.ho@talentinternational.com