Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Our Opportunity

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

*Flexible working - up to 2 days per week working from home

This role is responsible for supporting end-to-end contract and procurement activities across Fortescue’s Major Projects Portfolio.

With a focus on construction works and services, capital procurement, and post-award contract management, you will play a key role in delivering commercially robust outcomes aligned to project schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements.

The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to manage risk, optimise value, and ensure effective contract execution and close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input into project contracting and procurement strategies, including advice on packaging, delivery models, interface risks, resource requirements, and market capability
• Lead the development, coordination, evaluation and execution of tender packages for construction contracts, equipment and services, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contracting and procurement strategies
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to support project schedules, budgets and commercial outcomes with appropriate risk profiles  
• Prepare clear, structured contract documentation, including drafting terms, pricing schedules, methods of measurement and rules of credit
• Prepare and manage contract award recommendations and supporting documentation for internal approvals and contract execution
• Manage contracts post-award, including performance and relationship management, contract administration, payment claim assessments, correspondence and notices, and close-out activities
• Lead or support claims management and dispute avoidance and resolution processes, including assessment of variations, delay (EOT) and disruption claims, supported by a strong understanding of construction programs
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks during pre-contract and delivery phases, engaging technical, legal and other stakeholders as required
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and value outcomes through competitive sourcing, negotiation and effective contract management
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, ensuring compliance and reporting requirements are met, and provide insights and reporting to support decision-making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors across multiple work packages to ensure alignment, collaboration and delivery of project outcomes

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in projects related contracting and procurement activities within mining, infrastructure, oil and gas, including exposure to civils, SMP and EIC works
• Tertiary qualification in law, commerce, engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex work packages across project phases
• Strong capability in contract negotiation, administration, and claims management
• Sound understanding of project delivery models, construction contracts, and commercial risk allocation
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment with competing priorities
• High attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate and commercially sound documentation
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills,  with the ability to build effective relationships across engineering, legal and project controls
• Proactive, accountable and outcome driven, with the ability to work independently and contribute to high-performing teams
• Demonstrated alignment with organisational values, contributing positively to safety, culture and sustainable project delivery  

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.