Contracts & Procurement Specialist

NES Fircroft is partnering with a leading organisation within the mining and resources sector to recruit experienced Contracts and Procurement professionals to support a range of ongoing project and operational requirements.

We are interested in speaking with commercially minded professionals with experience across pre-award procurement, tendering and sourcing, through to post-award contract administration and end-to-end commercial management. Working closely with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in developing procurement strategies, managing contractual obligations and delivering strong commercial outcomes.

These are 12-month day-rate contract opportunities based in Brisbane, with a high likelihood of extension. Day rates will vary depending on experience and the scope of each role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and contract management activities.
• Develop sourcing strategies, tenderer lists and RFQ documentation.
• Lead tender processes, evaluate submissions and prepare commercial recommendations.
• Negotiate contractual terms, conditions and commercial agreements.
• Manage contract and purchase order awards.
• Oversee post-award contract administration, including variations, claims and performance management.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and contractual departures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support project teams with procurement planning, commercial advice and contract management.

About You

• Experience in contracts, procurement, sourcing or commercial management.
• Exposure to both pre-award and post-award contract activities.
• Strong tendering, negotiation and contract administration skills.
• Experience managing supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• An understanding of commercial risk, contractual terms and procurement governance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with project teams and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Experience within mining, resources, infrastructure, energy or other project-based environments.

If you're a Contracts or Procurement professional open to exploring new opportunities, I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with NES Fircroft for a confidential discussion. Candidates must have Australian working rights in place in order to be considered.