Senior Contracts Specialist

About the Role

As one of Australia’s leaders in underground mining and energy supply, Centennial has a bright future. 

If you are a talented contract negotiator eager for a new challenge in the commercial contracts environment, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Centennial are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to complement the corporate Contracts and Procurement team, based in our Fassifern Office. 

With a solid commercial background, you will have experience with different forms of procurement contracts, be a strong negotiator and have demonstrated capability in tender management, contract development and contract negotiations.

Reporting to the Group Manager Contracts and Procurement, the role is responsible for

• Development, negotiation, management and timely delivery of large-scale procurement tenders and contracts for the procurement of goods, services, and capital equipment
• Investigation and analysis of strategic procurement commercial opportunities
• Identification of cost saving initiatives during the tendering and contracting processes

Centennial is offering

• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive salary package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Lake Macquarie corporate office location, short drive from Newcastle

Suitable candidates will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Procurement, Law or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience working in a Contract and Procurement environment, including a strong understanding of the various Procurement contract types and associated terms and conditions
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including mine site and supplier relationships
• Strong operational knowledge of relevant legislation and legal provisions relating to procurement contracts
• Previous experience creating and presenting key data reports
• Business analytical, lateral, and critical reasoning skills, that includes financial and commercial analysis
• Previous experience in the mining industry may be advantageous, along with previous use of Pulse or similar ERP data management system

About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy. 

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology, and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

How to apply

Applications should include both a current cover letter and resume.

Applications close – Sunday 15 December 2024