Contracts and Procurement Manager - Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Project Overview:

Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers’ projects have a higher purpose – their roads, rail, communications, airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage a project’s supply chain operations and its assigned Supply Chain personnel to establish and implement the procurement and subcontract planning, acquisition, order administration, and delivery of goods and/or services. Your team will execute the project Supply Chain plan, ensuring the monitoring of safety, quality, cost, and performance and that all contractual duties and obligations are met by all parties to each purchase order and subcontract.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages project Supply Chain (procurement and/or subcontracts) functional personnel in all operations for a major project to include defining and developing the execution strategy, scope of work, and coordinating the preparation of Supply Chain plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
• Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement, schedule relief and claim avoidance and takes appropriate actions to protect Bechtel's interest and/or improve performance
• Ensures the monitoring of safety, quality, cost, and performance and that all contractual duties and obligations are met by all parties to each purchase order and subcontract

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive experience managing procurement and subcontract activities on major projects, including planning, tendering, award, administration and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles, supply chain practices, risk management and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement supply chain execution strategies, plans, procedures, schedules, estimates and budgets.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary supply chain teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and analytical skills, with experience identifying opportunities, mitigating claims and improving cost, schedule and supplier performance.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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