GWS/Wells Services Contracts Adviser

About Woodside Energy

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

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.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

Provides specialist advice and executes Contracting activities in line with specified guidelines and business requirements to maximize value and ensure surety of supply at a tolerable risk for the business.

Reporting to a Wells Contracting Manager, the Contracts Adviser will be responsible for goods and services relating to drilling activities, including but not limited to, Wellheads, Tubular Running Services (TRS), Cement Heads, Liner Hangers, MPD and associated goods and services.

Contracts Adviser will act as an interface with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing plans and category strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Apply Contracts & Procurement processes in line with corporate and local guidelines.
• Build relationships with internal leaders to understand business needs and verify contract effectiveness.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality delivery and sustained performance.
• Support leadership with insights on current activities and initiatives.
• Identify and implement contract improvement initiatives.
• Work across Supply Chain and operational stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies.
• Achieve cost reduction through effective category strategies.
• Align category strategies with global objectives.
• Collaborate regionally to reduce external spend through demand, price, and technology.
• Develop and execute sourcing activities for the Supply Sourcing Plan.
• Analyse data to build robust category and sourcing strategies.
• Minimize supply risk, optimize cost, and contribute to process automation.
• Validate category strategies to support business strategies and budget.
• Manage sourcing projects to ensure on-time delivery and minimize business disruption.
• Contribute to National content commitments.
• Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies using market intelligence.
• Negotiate with suppliers to reduce total business costs.
• Integrate category strategy across Supply Chain to ensure lowest inbound supply chain cost.
• Manage tenders and their commercial evaluation.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers post tender evaluation.
• Create, manage, and monitor contracts.
• Perform contract variations as needed.
• Develop cost optimization strategies for savings.
• Manage supplier portfolio to support business needs.
• Perform supplier selection, qualification, and on-boarding.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Design and implement supplier development and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with Inventory Analysis to maintain accurate lead times.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and escalations.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, complex formulas).
• 5-10 years in Supply Chain Management or Drilling and Completion services (e.g., Wellheads, TRS, Cement Heads, Liner Hangers, MPD).
• Proven strategic sourcing, negotiation, and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Business acumen and risk management skills.
• Ability to operate in uncertainty and make strategic decisions.
• Competency in specified categories and understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• Stakeholder engagement and management experience.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

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.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close 15 February 2025. 

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.