Specialist, Contracts

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contracting and procurement strategies aligned with project scope, schedule, and transition to operations.
• Lead pre-award contract and procurement activities including RFP/tender preparation and issuance, bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiations, and preparation of award recommendations and approvals in accordance with South32 standards and governance requirements.
• Draft contracts and contract-related documents (approvals, recommendations, reports, presentations etc.) documents using South32 standard forms, supporting approval documentation, governance submissions, and commercial reporting.
• Execute post-award contract activities including contract execution, purchase order issuance and management, supplier onboarding, pre-mobilization, and contract mobilization support.
• Administer contracts across the full lifecycle, including invoice validation, change order management, contract amendments, claims support, KPI reporting, record management in Ariba/ERP systems, and contract close-out.
• Monitor and support contractor and supplier performance through progress meetings, performance reviews, and issue resolution to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and agreed commercial terms.
• Build credibility and effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, influencing alignment to agreed sourcing strategies, commercial approaches, South32 values, and Hermosa project objectives.
• Ensure South32's Code of Business Conduct, ethical sourcing principles, and health, safety, environmental, sustainability, and community expectations are communicated to and adhered to by South32 and contractors.
• Contribute to the development, embedment, and continuous improvement of contracts and procurement processes and practices.