Project Ceres is a landmark project for Western Australia that will deliver the largest urea plant in the country and one of the biggest globally, featuring sustainable production processes.
The project expects to create 2,000 jobs during its construction phase while providing long-term benefits to the local community through career opportunities, training, and business development.
We are currently looking for an experienced Subcontract Administrator to join our team at Project Ceres in Perth. As a key member of our Subcontracts team, you will provide support in using the Project Procurement System tools (SAP, Felix, NPP) and assist with maintaining and tracking the Subcontract Action Register (SCAR) and Procurement Status Report (PSR).
Your focus will include:
* Registering and qualifying subcontracts through Felix or NPP.
* Ensuring use of existing Master Services Agreement (MSA) providers for relevant Goods and Services and issuing EOIs for new MSA.
* Assisting with the project subcontracting strategy for assigned subcontracts.
* Supporting internal stakeholders with tendering, negotiation, and formation of assigned subcontracts.
* Coordinating issue of, and responses to bid clarifications and arranging / hosting Bid Clarification Meetings when required.
* Liaising with assigned Package Engineers to action any relevant Engineering related items in Supplier/ Subcontract progress reports.
* Developing and maintaining commercial evaluation of bids for each package.
* Negotiating best available price / discount from selected bidder.
* Interfacing with End User regarding the preparation and issue of Technical Bid Evaluations, and 'Approved for Purchase' scopes of work and associated technical documents.
* Preparing and issuing RFA approval workflow and tracks approval process.
* Issuing Purchase Orders / Subcontract Agreements on the Project Selected Software such as SAP, Felix.
* Monitoring the SCAR & PSR in coordination with the Subcontract Management and Commodity Manager and updating with the Actual Dates.
* Partnering with internal management and stakeholders to review project budget and ensure adequate allocation to subcontracts to reflect subcontracting strategy on project.
You will bring:
* 3+ years of experience as a commercial or contracts advisor on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, with direct experience managing subcontractors and suppliers.
* Knowledge of subcontracting processes, contract management, and procurement principles.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with subcontractors.
* Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Construction Management and Economics (CM&E).
* Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Our Benefits
* Ongoing training for career progression.
* Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join.
* Mental health and wellbeing programs.
* Salary continuance insurance.
* A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families and discounts on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries, and more.
We value diversity
We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work and live in. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can achieve their full potential.
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