Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people
Roster: Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Contracts and Procurement Lead, this role is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Fortescue’s Major Projects portfolio through the provision of high-quality contracts and procurement services. You will play a key role in the development, execution, and administration of construction, procurement, and service contracts, ensuring commercial outcomes are achieved while supporting project schedules, budgets, and operational requirements.

Working closely with project, engineering, legal, commercial, and supply chain stakeholders, you will provide expert contract and procurement support across the project lifecycle, from tender development and evaluation through to contract administration and close-out.

This is an opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's most significant mining and infrastructure projects while working within a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage tender packages for construction contracts, procurement activities, and service agreements
• Lead tender evaluations and support sourcing activities in accordance with approved procurement and contracting strategies
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions, including pricing and risk allocation, to support project objectives
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and commercially robust contract and procurement documentation
• Support the administration of contracts during execution, including management of correspondence, notices, and contractual obligations
• Assess and manage variations, payment claims, and extension of time submissions
• Develop and maintain detailed pricing schedules, methods of measurement, and commercial evaluation frameworks
• Identify commercial risks during pre-contract phases and collaborate with technical, legal, and project stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies
• Maintain procurement and contract records to ensure compliance with governance and reporting requirements
• Generate reports and provide commercial insights to support procurement and contract management decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes and deliver cost savings across projects
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to capability development and knowledge sharing
• Work collaboratively across project teams to maximise value through effective sourcing and contract management practices

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years' experience in contract administration, procurement, or commercial roles within mining, resources, infrastructure, or major construction projects
• Experience managing construction contracts across civil, SMP (Structural, Mechanical and Piping), and EIC (Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls) work scopes
• Strong understanding of procurement, tendering, and contract administration processes
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial terms and managing contractual risk
• Experience assessing payment claims, variations, and extension of time claims
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery models, and project schedules
• Ability to interpret and prepare complex commercial and contractual documentation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities
• High level of proficiency in contract management and procurement systems
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline is highly regarded

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, 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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.