Introduction

On behalf of our client - Woodside Energy, a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Senior Contracts Adviser. You will be a key member of the Contracts Team who will lead and drive commercial outcomes across multiple portfolios including Rotating Equipment; Control Systems, Instrumentation and Measurement; HSE & Quality and Maintain, Repair and Operate. This will be a 24mth contract located in Perth CBD.

About this role

Lead Commercial and Contracting outcomes in the designated portfolio areas
Ensure contracts, purchase orders and call-offs comply with Company Work Management Systems
Take accountability for the contracting lifecycle including preparing Category Strategies, Sourcing Plans, ITT/RFQs, Contract Authorisation Forms, Contractual Clarification Registers, Tender Evaluation Plans, Contract Variations and other associated approval documents
Continually identify and pursue commercial and cost saving opportunities within the portfolio
Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure evaluation criteria, terms & conditions and agreed departures are risk appropriate
Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate representation and visibility of commercial matters Ensure that commercial and contracting services are given sufficient front-end consideration in the development of Category Strategies, Contracting Strategies and project schedules
Ensure delivery of business needs to schedule, cost and quality
Compile and monitor market intelligence
Maintain work plans, forecasts and reporting requirements

Is this you?

Tertiary Qualifications in Business, Commerce OR Law
Extensive experience preferably in a Legal, Category Specialist or Contracts Advisory role
Experience with the negotiation of standard energy industry contracts including general conditions containing 'knock-for knock' indemnity regimes, limitations of liability, IP and confidentiality clauses
Ability to draft first pass responses to contractor clarifications while working closely with internal Legal Advisors to negotiate and resolve
Experience in the full tender life cycle, specifically within the strategy and pre-award stage
Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication to all internal and external levels
Proven negotiation skills
Confident people and stakeholder management skills
Effective decision making in the presence of uncertainty and risk, considering and balancing business dimensions, eg technical, cost, schedule
An individual who is both passionate and resilient with flexibility in working within demanding projects
Strong negotiation skills

What we offer

Excellent negotiable day rate!
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs, E: m.hobbs@brunel.net / T: 9429 5676