Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company. Ansteel is one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

The opportunity

We are inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced candidates for a Contracts Specialist opportunity within our Business Planning & Commercial team, based in our Perth CBD office.

In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to contracting policies, procedures and approval requirements, while building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with external contractors and suppliers.

To be successful in the role, the following is essential:

• Degree Qualifications in Law, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering or related disciplines
• Sound understanding of the principles and practice of Contracts Management with practical experience
• Demonstrated commercial contracts management and administration experience in similar role
• Practical experience in the use of contractual documentation in Commodity, Service and Project type contracts
• Sound comprehension of the Contracts/Commercial Law and application
• Past exposure to Mining industry in similar role with experience using SAP is beneficial
• National Police clearance

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure contractor compliance with business safety policies and procedures
• Manage end-to-end procurement, tendering (RFx) and contract award processes
• Lead commercial evaluations, cost analysis, tender negotiations and contract recommendations
• Coordinate contractor mobilisation and post-award requirements
• Manage contractor performance and contractual compliance
• Administer contract variations, amendments, claims and commercial negotiations
• Provide contractual advice and support to site teams
• Manage contractual correspondence, reporting and commercial registers
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships and contract documentation
• Identify opportunities for commercial and process improvement

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
• Attractive salary
• Short term incentive plan (Bonus)
• On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au