Brunel has as an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator with our client who is a leading mining company in Arizona.

This role will be responsible for the administration of contracts for assigned capital projects from conception through execution and completion. Responsible for assisting with post contract administration of contract matters as assigned. Reports to the Contracts Manager.

Essential Functions

• Receives and reviews a wide variety of contract requests and selects the most appropriate sourcing strategy based on the situation and the scope of work; may support one or more specialized areas requiring an increased depth of knowledge.
• Provides timely, accurate and cost-effective contractual agreements to support company operations with an uninterrupted flow of materials and services.
• Reviews bid proposals from suppliers and recommends or enters into contracts to meet the desired scope of work.
• Maintains competitive pricing with an emphasis on cost reductions, quality, and supplier performance through competitive bid events, price negotiations, cost modeling, or other sourcing techniques.
• Identifies supplier performance issues and works with multiple parties (internal and external) to resolve issues.
• Collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and has some interaction with external colleagues.
• Efficiently works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functional area.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 5 years' experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering and 3 years' experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial contracts management
• Work involves frequent travel, international assignments, and relocation to the site of work
• Proficient use of personal computers in a business environment. MS Word, Excel, Outlook essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large copper production and related facilities
• Prior EPCM experience preferred
• Working as a team member (Client, EPCM & Contractors)

Offer

• Day rate
• Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching.

Our client is a global, leading mining & metals company.