Contracts Advisor

About Woodside Energy

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bringing their whole self to work. We also recognize that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

About the Role

Based in our Houston office, the Contracts Adviser - Operations is a key member of the contracts team who will lead and drive commercial outcomes for our Louisiana LNG and Gulf of Mexico Assets. The candidate will support the contracting life cycle activities by preparing plans to approach the market, issue tenders, negotiate with existing and potential contractors, prepare justifications to obtain approvals and support post award contract management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contracting outcomes in the designated portfolio area.
• Ensure contracts, purchase orders and call-offs comply with the Contracting and Procurement Procedure.
• Take accountability of the contracting lifecycle from Category Strategies, Contracting Plans, ITT/RFQs, Authority for Contract Execution, Negotiation Plans, Tender Evaluation Plans, Contract Variations, and other associated approval documents.
• Continually identify and pursue commercial and cost saving opportunities within the portfolio.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure evaluation criteria, terms & conditions, and departures are accurate.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate representation and visibility of commercial matters. Ensure that commercial and contracting services are given sufficient front-end consideration in the development of Category Strategies, Contracting Strategies, and project schedules.
• Ensure delivery of business needs to schedule, cost and quality. Compile and monitor vendor market intelligence.

Skills & Experiences

• Hold a qualification in Business, Commerce, Law, , Engineering or similar. Minimum 4+ years’ experience as a Category Specialist or Contracts Advisory role.
• Experience with a full tender life cycle, specifically within the strategy and pre-award stage.
• Effective written, presentation and verbal communication to all internal and external levels.
• Proven negotiation experience.
• Demonstrate people and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective decision making in the presence of uncertainty and risk and considering and balancing business dimensions e.g. technical, cost, schedule.
• An individual who is passionate, resilient, and flexible with working on demanding projects.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Recognition & Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching, and mentoring.
• Values-led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.
• Exceptional employee benefits including medical, dental, and excellent 401k plan.

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Applications close on Monday, 23 December 2024. 

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