JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Contracts and Procurement Specialist to join our Operations business in Australia & Asia Pacific West (APAC WEST). Based in our Perth office, this is a permanent full-time opportunity.

Wood "Operations" delivers Brownfield's engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation and technical services to the Energy industry. Wood enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region's most prominent Energy and LNG producers with operations in Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Southeast Asia.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will support and execute full life cycle activities relevant to Supply Chain Management (SCM), in accordance with Woods' procedures, vision and values. Without limitation, this includes key activities involving procurement, expediting, subcontracts negotiation and management, general administration and status/progress reporting, of medium risk procurement packages/subcontracts.

In this role, you will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing you with an opportunity to build on your existing experience within the offshore / upstream oil & gas industry.

You will bring to life Wood's three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviours, to ensure safe, predictable and reliable operations, stiving to exceed our clients' expectations.

At Wood, you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with development of Project level Contracts and Procurement sourcing strategies, plans and bidder list's, in accordance with client requirements.
• Support the preparation of pre award enquiry forms, expediting of scopes of work, terms and conditions of contract/purchase and related documentation.
• Review and monitor compliance related to general terms and conditions, with a view to managing risk, conflicts or deviations.
• Provide guidance to the Project team, ensuring adherence to the requirements of the head contract.
• Provide effective coordination and communication, aimed at building and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they remain informed and engaged.
• General administration of Contracts and Procurement pre award activities including RFQ's/tendering, proposal evaluations and preparation of recommendation for award documentation, for approval by the Project Manager(s) and Client representatives.
• Manage the change control process during post award contract/purchase order management including the development and implementation of variations.
• Review and manage progress claims and prepare progress payment certificates.
• Maintaining a variety of registers, accurate record keeping and providing input to various program reporting requirements.
• Work closely with the wider SCM, HSE and Quality teams throughout the purchase order/contract management life cycle.
• Supports contractor/supplier prequalification of new suppliers in accordance with WOODs supplier onboarding processes activities, coordinating input from other disciplines as appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance to Project execution plan(s) and overall, the WOOD Supply-Chain Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

It takes a diverse range of people to achieve the level of impact Wood has on the global energy sector. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on. What unites us is our values. They set the tone, help create our culture, give us one common set of principles and help us all have a great experience at work. As a key member of the SCM Team, you will have or be able to demonstrate the following.

• Educated to Degree level (desirable), or a vocational equivalent qualification and/or qualified by experience.
• Demonstrated 3-5 years applicable Resources Industry experience, or similar.
• Broad knowledge of Supply Chain Principles and techniques.
• Experience with Industry forms of subcontracts.
• Sound knowledge/experience with commercial evaluations, negotiations and terms & conditions of contracts.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of commercial positions imposed by Head Contracts.
• Strong PC skills and well-versed in a variety of ERP systems and software programs.

Please note: Only applicants holding full working rights in Australia will be considered, with preference for candidates residing in Perth. If you plan on relocating, please include in your Cover Letter.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you're a Contracts and Procurement Specialist seeking a long-term opportunity, with strong potential for personal growth and development, then we are keen to hear from you today.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.