Contract Lead
Brisbane, Australia
Job Reference 1196539
Location Brisbane, Australia
Industry Process - Mining & Metals
Function Budget / Cost Control
Job Type Contract
Date Added October 30, 2023
• Location Brisbane CBD
• 2 -3 year contract duration potential to extension depending on performance
Responsibilities:
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Manages portfolio of agreements and new requests, enabling efficient and effective purchase of goods and services (from purchase to pay) with a focus on business value, on-time delivery, and cycle time Position will receive direction and support. Minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position. Could be known as Procurement Specialist / Expert / Category Manager, who might be supervising lower level positions and has extensive sourcing and acquisitions experience.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Negotiates contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while working with internal stakeholders, seeking lowest total system costs and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risk. • Executes PtP (Procure-to-Pay) processes in full compliance with Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs. • Fully leverages Procurement processes and tools to ensure most effective procurement method is utilized. • Maintains agreement portfolio: scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, amendments. • Ensures contract compliance and utilization - monitors supplier performance, troubleshoots issues, etc. • Ensures transactional efficiency of agreements by leveraging systems. • Identifies business value and other opportunities within the portfolio. • Develops and maintains internal and external relationships to meet business line expectations. • Provides fit-for-risk process improvements. • Influences development and implements Category strategic and commercial guidance; shares portfolio specific market intelligence to Category Networks.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Behavioral Skills: analytical, applies learning, communicates effectively, creates business value & competes to win in marketplace, makes sound decisions. • Functional Skills: PtP knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Operations agreements with an annual spend in excess of 100M. Oil and Gas experience preferred but not required. Base role is office-based role with flexibility to work from home.
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advertisement with your CV & contact details.
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Only candidates located within Australia, with full Australian working rights will be considered.
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advertisement with your CV & contact details or contact Visa directly via visanantini.mahendran@airswift.com or +61 (8) 61875360
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Responsibilities:
- Initiate, manage, and potentially supervise electrical engineering project requirements.
- Participate in meetings, prepare progress reports, and ensure compliance with checking procedures.
- Ensure project scope clarity and adherence to change management processes.
- Provide guidance and support during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, including requisition writing, technical bid evaluations, and purchase order creation.
- Act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects if needed.
- When leading a team, define project requirements, promote workshare, assign tasks, and oversee progress.
- Stay current with the latest developments and innovations in electrical engineering.
- Offer assistance and mentorship to junior team members when required.
- Foster effective communication with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
- Identify and address issues and problems, developing appropriate solutions and seeking assistance as necessary.
About You:
Technical and Industry Experience:
- Proficiency in technical and practical engineering skills, consistently delivering quality, accurate, and timely work to Client's Company and customers.
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and basic requirements of other engineering fields.
- Knowledge of relevant local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Competent use of electrical engineering software.
- Proficiency in relevant software, including the MS Office Suite.
- Substantial hands-on experience in electrical engineering within a similar industry, including multidisciplinary project and team collaboration.
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
- Recognized and relevant engineering degree.
- Preferred: Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
- RPEV or RPEQ registration or eligibility for registration.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering, management, project management, or equivalent supervisory qualifications.
Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designers to work within their facilities located in Perth, WA on a 12-month initial contract (Opportunities to grow and become part of a solid team).
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- 2 - 5 years previous experience in a similar role.
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About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.
With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advertisement with your CV & contact details, or contact Visa via visanantini.mahendran@airswift.com or +61 08 6187 5360
Only candidates located within Australia, with full Australian working rights will be considered.
AS Job Number: 1193288