Introduction

On behalf of our client, a World Leader within the Energy / Oil & Gas industry, Brunel is presently sourcing a Senior Category Specialist D&C. This will be a 12 month contract located in their Corporate Perth CBD office.

About this role

Demonstrated competency in Category Management and end to end Contract Management for both goods and services contracts, ideally in drilling, exploration and subsurface within the oil and gas industry
Experience in obtaining approvals within Joint Venture Partner structures
A demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings while mitigating business risks
Efficiently deliver end-to-end contract management activities in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Lead the end-to-end sourcing to contract process including RFx drafting and issuing, RFx clarifications, commercial evaluation, negotiations, award and contract formation
Coordination of contractual, commercial, taxation, insurance and legal issues with relevant internal stakeholders and provide contract advice to relevant end users and stakeholders
Accurately and efficiently prepare high quality contractual documentation
Manage ongoing contract administration (variations, contractual claims, management of contract expenditure against approved contract ceiling values and other contractual notices)

Is this you?

CIPS or equivalent qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management; or demonstrable relevant experience in Contracts and Category Management
Sound comprehension of the Contracts/Commercial Law and application
Competency in using Contract Management systems and ERP systems, ie SAP and SAP Ariba including managing end-to-end sourcing projects and post-award contract administration and ongoing contract hygiene
Strong background in contract formulation activities and collaborative stakeholder engagement including navigating approval processes involving Joint Venture Partners
Strategic thinker, capable of developing, planning and negotiating commercial outcomes aligned with category strategies
Confident organisational skills and ability to deliver high quality outcomes in line with business deadlines
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including MS Office Suite - PowerPoint
Ability to independently extract and analyse procurement and contractual information from available systems using Power BI and advanced MS Excel analytics to support recommendations

What we offer

Excellent negotiable pay rate!
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net / Tel: 9429 5676