Procurement Contracts Officer - Perth Airport, Australia - Arc Infrastructure

Arc Infrastructure

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Perth Airport, Australia

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Posted: 08/05/2023

Closing Date: 06/06/2023

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Perth Airport

Job Category:
Logistics, Supply & Transport

Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA.

Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern.

We're committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.

We are currently looking for a Procurement Contracts Officer on a permanent full-time basis who has an excellent work ethic to join our Procurement Contracts team, to assist with contract and procurement activities for various goods and services within the business.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Officer the successful applicant will assist the team by preparing and negotiating contracts, undertaking tender development and management, assisting with tender evaluation processes, supplier information management and supporting the development and improvement of procurement practices across the business.

The Role
As the Procurement Contracts Officer you will be responsible for:

Providing contract administration services and support to the business's staff and teams that are undertaking procurement.
Undertaking and managing tendering processes including the development of request for tender documentation, evaluation, negotiation, drafting and finalisation of contracts in conjunction with the relevant manager(s).
Preparing and negotiating contractor/supplier agreements, including extensions and variations.
Assisting with preparing/reviewing scopes of works.
Managing procurement contracts including supplier liaison, review and adjustment of pricing, variations and contract management actions.
Effective procurement administration including management of risk and ongoing supplier performance.
Assisting with the prequalification of suppliers and supplier information management.
Interpreting and explaining contract requirements and terms and conditions to stakeholders to inform decisionmaking and support compliance requirements.
Supporting the development and improvement of procurement policies and procedures.
Seeking ways to improve efficiencies and ensure compliance of purchasing and procurement processes.

About You
To be successful in this role we need you to have

Sound understanding of Australian contract law principles;
Ability to decipher and negotiate contract clauses;
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to establish positive and effective working relationships with people at all levels;
Ability to identify ways to improve procurement systems or processes which are used by the team and work collaboratively with other teams to resolve issues and develop better solutions;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a motivated and enthusiastic attitude to problem solving;
A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning;
An interest in using data analysis to support the business in making informed decisions;
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and seek guidance intelligently;
Previous direct contracts experience in a procurement, contracting or legal environment;
Degree or qualifications in law, commerce or procurement preferable but not essential.

Working at Arc Infrastructure

Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring.

We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees.

We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do.

We provide a range of employee benefits including:
- flexible working arrangements
- professional development opportunities
- competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
- purchased additional annual leave
- health and wellbeing initiatives including
- $299 annual subsidy
- flu shots
- skin cancer checks
- paid parental leave
- staff discounts and rewards program
- novated leasing
- and many more

How to apply
Applications close on
06 June 2023
Recruitment agencies, our internal HR team looks after all of our vacancies. If we need your assistance we will reach out to you.