Senior Contracts Advisor

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now an inclusive gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Cowal

At Cowal, our significant investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include:

• Relocation assistance
• Salary packaging, vehicle, housing options, life and income protection
• Bonus’ including short and long-term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Convenient and comfortable bus transportation to site and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift

This roster will be 5/2 4/3 or equivalent, with flexibility for WFH and onsite options.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available. 

About the role

The Senior Contracts Advisor has primary functional responsibility for contract sourcing and commercial support across Cowal Gold Operation. This includes establishing the strategy, sourcing and overseeing the development of commercial agreements, through the tendering, negotiation and management of those Agreements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Execution of agile and Strategic Sourcing Activities as best suits the specific requirement
• Contract governance and management including development and achievement of commercial outcomes
• Providing Procurement and Category Management leadership including the development of key relationships
• Development of Category plans or sourcing strategies as best suits the specific requirement
• Deployment of Category Management practices and methodologies, including:

• Develop and maintain category and/or sourcing strategies
• Assess opportunities for insourcing or outsourcing services based on measurable and sustainable business outcomes
• Development of consolidated contract project plans with a view to the creation and maintenance of clear 1–2-year category plans
• Monitoring the supply market for market trends, new entrants, and procurement process improvements
• Liaison with the business units to determine requirements
• Develop strategies for engagement models such as selective tendering, direct negotiations, early contractor engagement, partnerships, and alliances

• Provide leadership for preparation of business requirements for new procurement sourcing activities aligned to category requirements
• Managing project deadlines and contract cycles to ensure actions are taken prior to contracts expiring and to ensure business needs are maintained
• Oversee or drive the Strategic Sourcing activities
• Compile business cases to support the recommendation and award of commercial agreements
• Drafting contracts including terms and conditions and relevant schedules, specific contract KPI’s, and Service Levels agreements
• Reporting and Escalation of issues in Sourcing and Contract negotiations when appropriate
• Contract governance and management including development and achievement of commercial outcomes
• Coordinating post-execution management of key selected contracts
• Managing contractor performance in accordance with the agreements including but not limited to attending performance review meetings and assisting contract owners in developing, monitoring, and managing contract KPI’s
• Acting as the primary point of contact for contract owners to manage performance, claims, disputes, notices and/or contractual issues
• Provide commercial and negotiation support when required
• Review and recommend for approval commercial agreements or variations of commercial agreements where necessary
• Involvement in recommending, approving, authorising, and overseeing contract-related policies and procedures
• Ensure Key vendors and contracts are meeting contractual outcomes
• Provide advice, counsel and disciplined process leadership to senior leaders related to sourcing and contract negotiation governance and Supplier engagement performance

About you

The position will be required to provide an agile and timely service to fast-paced business requirements with a view toward the development and application of category management practices.

• Tertiary qualifications associated with Procurement; Business, Commerce or Law is preferred, and/or extensive experience in developing and managing medium to large scale sourcing functions and contract negotiations
• 5 years previous experience in a similar role in the resources or heavy industrial sector
• Demonstrated experience in outcome delivery in management with external suppliers and vendors
• Complex Sourcing and Negotiation Strategies, and the application of these within negotiations, and subsequent contract creation
• Demonstrated understanding of the mining industry with site-based experience highly desirable
• The ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including written and presentation skills and a capacity to develop viable business cases
• Knowledge of the business drivers and issues facing a mid-tier Gold company, and the ability to assist in translating these into requirements for inclusion in tender documents
• Proven ability to work effectively in a complex, political matrix management environment
• Inherent ability to use effective negotiating and influencing skills in a consultative and constructive manner
• Work effectively in a team assisting colleagues to complete tasks and achieve team KPI’s and timelines in accordance with policies and procedures

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Cowal, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

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