Contracts Specialist - Perth, Australia - Lynas Corporation

Lynas Corporation

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

At Lynas Rare Earths - we do interesting stuff

Our Rare Earths deposit in Mt Weld, Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the highest-grade Rare Earths mine in the world and we operate the world's largest single Rare Earths processing plant in Malaysia - so you are joining a unique team As a team member you will be contributing to the sustainable supply of rare earths metals which are used in oil & gas, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.

Lynas is embarking on an expansion in Western Australia, and we have an opportunity for a driven Contracts Specialist wanting to join the team.

This is a fixed term 12 Month contract, based in our Perth Office.

As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:

Provide Procurement and Contract support to the Company Project and Operation teams.
Responsible for all assigned activities related to major works and thirdparty contract services
Develop and issue complex tender packages, administer tender process and receive tenders and undertake the review of tender submissions and negotiate any exceptions to Terms and Conditions.
Construct negotiation matrices to understand vendor motivations
Prepare recommendations for award and Contracts
Administration of postaward contractual obligations and deliverables including, assessing, reviewing, and advising on contractor claims such as, EOTs, progress claims and payment requests
Analysis of Contractor claims and variations.
Working across contracts including but not limited to service & construction contracts which can include site surveying, camp management, and power distribution works
Drafting & preparation of contractual documents & contract correspondence.
Ensuring commercial requirements of the contract are satisfied including reporting, forecasting, variations, extensions of time, notice of delays etc.
Responsible for endtoend contracts management from tendering, evaluation, contract negotiation, through to award and contracts management
Managing and liaising with legal department regarding all contracts.
Manage contractor and internal stakeholder relationships and monitor contract performance.
Develop, implement, and manage quantity surveying/monitoring/quality assurance function.
Manage and update the contract management system and ensure commercial information remains accurate and confidential
Developing, implementing, and monitoring the company's contract and procurement processes and procedures

What you will bring to the team:

Extensive contract management experience preferably in mining/construction/Civil industry
Experience in handling major construction contracts
Commercially savvy and able to optimise commercial value and drive improvements across the value chain.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problemsolving skills with a solid understanding of the principles of contracts law, business ethics and the contractual/commercial principles adopted within the industry.
Knowledge of using software packages such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Words are essential
Exposure with creating, implementing and monitoring procurement policies and procedures
Demonstrable commitment to HSE requirements in project environments
Minimum 8 years' experience in a similar position
Tertiary qualification in Quantity Survey, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or similar is desirable, but not essential
Previous Contracts Administration or Management experience within the construction, engineering, resources industries.
Strong knowledge of Contracts law
Experience in developing, procuring, executing, and administering highvalue, complex packages.
Extensive experience in claims management and mitigation.