Introduction

On behalf of our client, a World Leader within the Energy / Oil & Gas industry, Brunel is presently sourcing a Contracts Advisor for a 12 month contract located in their Corporate Perth CBD offices.

What are you going to do 

As the Contracts Advisor you will manage the execution of Tier B & C sourcing events and provide support to the Category Specialist when required, working as 'One Team'. You will also be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the prequalification, preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of Tenders and Award of assigned contracts.

  • Perform Post-Award Contract Management and manage ongoing contract hygiene and enquiries including uploading changes and amendments, reporting on ceiling breaches
  • Takes responsibility and ownership for contract management and engages with the team to track and monitor performance.
  • Undertake development, compilation, sourcing, pre-tenders, Invitations to Tender, tender openings and evaluations of proposals received including all requests for qualifications for assigned contracts
  • Provide contract/procurement advice to Company personnel
  • Ensure Contractor deliverables to ITT/Contract documents are delivered in a timely matter
  • Ensure Contract Variations are identified early and advised to Contract Owner
  • Ensure that contract processes are being carried out in the most efficient and cost effective manner utilising Company/JOA approved procedures
  • Prepare and undertake Contract Award approvals in accordance with the Contracting Procedures and JOA
  • Develop and/or analyse ITT & contracts documentation for issues
  • Negotiation of Contractors qualifications and exceptions during ITT evaluation
  • Management of assigned SAP Service Masters, Purchase Orders and Contracts
  • Maintain time and payment schedules and milestones
  • Ensure commercial and contractual correspondence with contractor is efficiently handled
  • Coordinate on contractual, commercial, taxation, insurance and legal issues with relevant internal stakeholders
  • Finalise award and subsequent management of Contracts
  • Liaise with Project Team members to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved and liaise with Contractor to expedite progress mindful of foreseen overruns/claims/ liquidated damages

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements

  • Engineering/Quantity Surveying qualification, Business Administration, Law OR extensive Contracts Advisory experience
  • Has experience in contract formulation activities, systems and processes coupled with a working knowledge of engineering and or services/consultancy practices, preferably in Oil & Gas industry
  • Has a good understanding of CMS and ERP systems, ie SAP and SAP Ariba including managing end-to-end sourcing projects and post-award contract administration and ongoing contract hygiene
  • High level of attention to detail ensuring transactional details are captured throughout sourcing events and post-award agreements are transferred into relevant systems agreements
  • Well-developed listening skills and ability to engage broadly within the team and with operational stakeholders
  • Perform spend analytics to identify trends and patterns in spending
  • Accountable for delivering high-quality transactional supporting and is supportive and enabling of others to deliver

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with this World Leading Oil & Gas Energy Group
  • 12 month contract
  • Excellent negotiable hourly rate!

What we offer 

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, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating locally 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 questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs at m.hobbs@brunel.net or +61413434050

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!