Senior Contracts and Procurement Specialist – Projects

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.

Work location: Perth 

Roster: Monday to Friday

The primary purpose of this role is to support the contracts function for FFI, assisting the Projects team in the development, from initiation to investment, and execution of FFI’s major renewables projects internationally.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development and presentation of project specific contracting and procurement strategies and plans to the Study Management and Project Execution key stakeholders.
• Support and facilitate the integration of centralised global procurement strategies into the regional and project specific contracting and procurement plans.
• Oversee the development, coordination, and evaluation of tender packages for pre-feasibility, feasibility and execution phases of Projects including studies for engineering, environmental, social, site investigations, construction, and procurement contracts.
• Support and oversee the negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure the teams procurement activities are in accordance with established Contracts and Procurement policies and procedures and continually focus on improving process and procedure where possible.
• Review of procurement documentation that supports the project requirements developed by the team.
• Identify and maximise opportunities to achieve regional objectives.

Qualifications and skills required:

• +8 years’ experience in Contracts within major projects and/or energy industries (renewable energy experience desirable).
• Experience in Front End Engineering Design and major EPC Contracts desirable.
• Bachelor degree in commerce, business, law, or construction desirable.
• Chartership by recognised body desirable (e.g. RICS, CIPS or Legal).

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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