- Manage end-to-end contracting activities across pre-award and post-award phases
- Support the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies
- Lead Invitations to Tender, market engagement, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations
- Prepare contract award recommendations and support contract conformance and award
- Partner with stakeholders to develop and finalise quality Scopes of Work
- Provide commercial and contractual guidance to Contract Owners
- Support post-award contract management, variations and supplier performance
- Identify commercial, legal and delivery risks and support appropriate mitigation strategies
- Support management of claims, disputes and potential commercial exposure
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and contractors
- Support local content, Indigenous participation, ethical supply chain and Modern Slavery requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement across contracting and procurement activities

- Strong end-to-end Contracts & Procurement experience
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Pre-award sourcing, tendering and market engagement
- Commercial negotiations across both pre-award and post-award phases
- Post-award contract advisory and contract management
- Strong stakeholder management within an operational environment
- Experience managing complex contracts with annual spend exceeding US$1 million, across contract models such as EPC, EPCM, rates and/or fabrication, negotiating different commercial pricing structures
- Contract drafting and tender clarification experience
- Use of CLMS and ERP systems, including SAP and SAP Ariba
- Exposure to commercial, legal and delivery risk identification and mitigation




- Experience working within complex Joint Operating Agreement environments
- Supply chain sustainability experience including local content, Indigenous content and Modern Slavery requirements
- Strong operational experience supporting services, maintenance and OEM contracts within a producing asset or operational environment is highly regarded
- A continuous improvement mindset is also desirable
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Law or equivalent qualified qualification OR relevant experience
- CIPS or equivalent Procurement and Supply Chain Management qualification

- Excellent negotiable day 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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 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: [email protected] | Mb: 0413 434 050

📌 Contracts Advisor (Australia)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Australia