Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager / Contracts Specialist

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• Fantastic owners team position with new mining venture, West Perth location.
• Be valued for your expertise, help build an amazing project from the ground up.
• Short-term contract, attractive remuneration, flexibility to work part-time.

• Fantastic owners team position with new mining venture.
• Be valued for your expertise and help us build an amazing project from the ground up.
• Short-term contract, attractive remuneration, flexibility to work part-time.

Sheffield Resources is developing the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project, a large-scale mineral sands mining project with low environmental impacts and long term community benefits. The project is located 140km by road between Broome and Derby in Western Australia and has a current mine life in excess of 40 years.  The two-year construction period of the project is planned to commence in 2018.

Sheffield is committed to providing real benefits to the Aboriginal community and Traditional Owners. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

About the Position

This is an excellent short-term assignment for an experienced contracts expert to add value at a new Greenfields mining venture.

Reporting to the CFO, this position will team up with our Contracts Manager for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project.

You will be a key point of contact representing Sheffield, providing advice and negotiating with parties for power, gas, logistics, construction, legal services and other suppliers to broker deals and set agreements in place.

This position will manage a portfolio of contracts concurrently, up to $200M in value.

About You

We are seeking an outstanding individual who has a proven track record of effectively negotiating and managing the contracting and procurement process.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Direct accountability and management experience with a portfolio of contracts up to $200M in value.
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills for mining project related contracts.
• Capable, collaborative and decisive team member who effectively manages relationships, builds networks and influences internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems. Previous user of SAP – Business by Design is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to work effectively, sensitively, inclusively and respectfully with our diverse workforce and community stakeholders.
• Excellent time‐management, attention to detail and problem‐solving skills.
• A safety-first approach and continuous improvement mindset.
• A current drivers license.

Location

This position will be located in our West Perth office. Some ad hoc travel to the West Kimberley may be required.

Benefits

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate. It is anticipated the contract will be for a period of approximately six (6) months. Candidates who are seeking part-time and flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Help us build a truly great organisation from the ground up. As a values-led organisation, you’ll be part of a team who exemplify ‘The Sheffield Way’ – Sustainability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Performance.

Sheffield Resources is committed to equal opportunity and provides a workplace where all employees are treated fairly, with respect and where each person’s talent and contribution is maximised. We support diversity and aspire to have a workforce that represents the communities in which we are located and our employees live.

How to Apply

When submitting an application please include a cover letter and current resume. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Queries can be directed to: Shireen DuPreez, Principal Consultant on 0414 767 821 or via LinkedIn.

Prospective candidates must have the right to work and live in Australia to be considered for this position.

We are actively recruiting this position for an immediate start.