Contracts Coordinator

NES Fircroft is partnering with a mining operator to source a proactive Contracts Administrator to join for a 6 month contract based in the Hunter Valley. This role will be focused primarily on the pre award stage of the contracting lifecycle, supporting the end to end tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract development process for key supplier and contractor engagements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, procurement and commercial teams to develop sourcing strategies, prepare tender documentation, manage tender processes, evaluate submissions and support the drafting and execution of commercial agreements. Key Responsibilities Support the end to end pre award contracting process, from initial scope development through to contract award and execution Prepare and issue tender and request for quotation documentation, ensuring scopes, commercial requirements and evaluation criteria are clearly defined Coordinate tender processes, including supplier communications, tender clarifications and the management of submissions Facilitate and support technical and commercial tender evaluations, ensuring a robust and compliant evaluation process Analyse supplier submissions, identify commercial risks and opportunities and support the development of tender recommendations Assist with contract negotiations, including commercial terms, conditions, pricing and risk allocation Draft, review and coordinate contract documentation, including agreements, schedules, scopes of work and supporting documentation Work closely with operational, technical, procurement and legal stakeholders to ensure contracts accurately reflect business requirements Ensure all procurement and contracting activities are conducted in line with internal governance, probity and compliance requirements Prepare tender evaluation reports, approval documentation and other materials required to support contract award Maintain accurate records throughout the tendering and contracting process and ensure appropriate governance and audit requirements are met Experience & Qualifications Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator, Contracts Specialist or Procurement/Commercial professional, with strong exposure to pre award contracting Demonstrated experience managing or supporting tendering, RFQ/RFT processes and supplier evaluations Experience drafting and reviewing contracts, scopes of work and associated commercial documentation Strong understanding of commercial evaluation, contract risk and negotiation principles Ability to manage multiple tender and contracting activities simultaneously Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and relevant procurement or contract management systems Mining, resources or heavy industry experience would be highly regarded Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Commerce or a related discipline would be desirable With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.