Project Field Procurement Manager - Weipa, QLD, Australia

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Project Overview:

Now in execution, Kangwinan will establish a new bauxite production centre south-east of Rio Tinto’s Amrun mine, including a 15-kilometre conveyor to transport ore to expanded stockyard and wharf facilities at Amrun. Bechtel is working with Rio Tinto to deliver this significant project through to first ore in 2029.

Kangwinan is on the Traditional lands of the Wik & Wik Waya Peoples and carries a name given by the Wik Waya People. This is your opportunity to help build one of Queensland’s landmark resources projects, working respectfully on Country alongside Traditional Owners and local communities. You'll be part of a team that puts safety first, values strong relationships and takes pride in handing over a world-class operation.

Job Summary:

As the Project Field Procurement Manager, you will manage project procurement personnel in all operations for a project where you will participate with the project management team in defining and developing the scope of work, and in preparing and coordinating procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets. You will ensure procurement operations comply with corporate, business unit and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates with the project team on a project in defining and developing the scope of Procurement work, and in preparing and coordinating Procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
• Contributes Procurement input to the preparation and/or modifications of the project’s prime contract
• Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on all project purchase documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated
• When assigned by the global business unit Manager of Supply Chain, prepares, coordinates, and submits Procurement input to business development proposals, soliciting input from global business unit and Corporate Procurement personnel as necessary
• Develops, coordinates, and makes Procurement presentations to project and/or Customer personnel
• Prepares or directs preparation of the project Procurement procedures in conjunction with global business unit and Corporate functional management; contributes to the project procedures; monitors the Procurement team’s implementation of the project procedures; revises procedures and secures approvals as necessary
• Manages the development of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and the division of responsibility
• Coordinates Procurement execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable Procurement to perform its functions in accordance with project plans
• Plans and directs the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including destaffing, settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement
• Subject to required approvals, makes presentations to units of Bechtel, Customers, supplier organizations, or trade associations

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

We're looking for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys working across project teams and supporting successful project delivery.

Successful candidates will typically bring:

• • Experience working within project procurement and supply chain governance frameworks, including procurement procedures, approvals and contract requirements.
  • Exposure to procurement activities such as sourcing, bid evaluation, negotiations, awards and post-award administration.
  • The ability to build productive working relationships with customers, project leadership teams, construction, engineering, logistics, project controls, suppliers, subcontractors and the existing Amrun operations personnel.
  • Experience supporting or managing procurement execution plans, procedures, budgets, staffing requirements, reporting and performance monitoring.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
  • Leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of site-based personnel.
  • Sound judgement and problem-solving skills that support effective decision-making in a dynamic project environment.
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to maintaining positive working relationships across project functions.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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