Specialist Projects Commercial
BHP
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
The Specialist, Project Commercial will be required to work collaboratively with Olympic Dam Asset and Major Project teams to plan, implement and manage contracts according to the approved strategy with an overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development.
The role has the potential to support both new and existing Projects within the Company’s South Australian operations.The role will be based in Adelaide and will require site visits from time to time as the project team requires.
In this role you will:
- Support end-to-end Contract Management activities for multiple services and goods packages.
- Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to sponsor deeper relationships with all supply chain partners.
- Support the development of, and implement strategies and management plans to ensure successful Project Execution.
- Ensure adherence to the BHP Charter, Code of Conduct, Group Level Documents (GLDs), Functional Level Requirements (FLRs) and relevant statutory obligations.
- Monitor performance of work under contract at both project and portfolio levels in line with contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Escalate contractual issues to relevant stakeholders and coordinate the resolution process including the facilitation and resolution of issues arising from claims, invoicing and rebates.
About You
Ideally, you will hold a tertiary qualification (Quantity Surveying/procurement, engineering, business, law is preferred) or similar with experience within the mining and mineral resources industry.
You will have the opportunity to utilize your engagement and collaboration skills in managing stakeholder relationships. Likewise, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and a high standard of oral and written communication skills.
You will also possess the following:
- Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in applying your strengths in analysis and problem solving in order to develop business solutions.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational management skills.
- Proficient in the MS Office Suite of products, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- SAP experience and experience in a mature Contract Management System.
- In addition to the above, candidates who possess one or more of the following highly desirable skills will be carefully considered:
- Experience in supporting Greenfields projects or major projects (above US$500M).
- Experience in supporting operational mining contracts or partnership style contracts.
- Experience in on-boarding local and indigenous vendors in larger organizations.
- Experience with establishing maintenance and support agreements.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.