Reporting to the Manager: Contracts, the ideal candidate will be a service-driven team player with a successful track record in contract development and administration.
This position is responsible for providing contract management support across Gold Fields Australia’s (4) mining operations. This role is offered on a fixed term full-time basis, working from the Perth Office. Flexible working arrangements will also be considered for the right candidate.
As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.
Benefits include:
- Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme or Short- and Long-Term Incentives
- Flexible work arrangements on offer
- Salary sacrifice options
- Increased annual leave entitlements
- Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
- Educational assistance
About the role:
- Managing key contractual relationships and performance outcomes between the company and its contractors/suppliers;
- Identifying and creating opportunities for cost reduction and value-adding in all agreements entered into on behalf of Gold Fields Australia (GFA);
- Leading negotiations and providing strategic input into the development, implementation and management of contracts;
- Development and ongoing management of key spend categories within an assigned contract portfolio per GFA’s category management framework and company policies/procedures;
- Liaising with key stakeholders and contributing to the ongoing review and development of category management strategies;
- Compiling agreement documentation, recommendations for award and managing variations; and
- Managing contractor relationships with a view to minimising commercial risk.
About you:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Supply Chain, Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law or related discipline.
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the mining, resources and/or construction industries.
- A proven track record in developing and managing a broad range of goods, services and works contracts, including forming sourcing strategies, tendering, adjudication, negotiation, award and ongoing commercial management.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- SAP Ariba and SAP MM experience highly regarded.
Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.