As one of Australia’s leading national construction companies, our commitment to providing an inclusive workplace is driven by an organisational culture that embraces diversity and equality. By joining BESIX Watpac, part of the international BESIX Group, you will be part of our national team of over 700 dedicated and innovative employees. Our people proudly uphold our values each day and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues, subcontractors and the communities in which we operate.

Due to significant project wins Besix Watpac are looking for a experienced Procurement Manager / Senior Contract Administrator to join our Victorian business leading the procurement team on a major Project worth upwards of $500M. The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage and monitor the subcontract/supplier conditions of the contract for each project to mirror the conditions of the Head Contract.
• Organize the Procurement Kick-off meeting inviting all Project Stakeholder
• Lead the Implementation of the Project Procurement Strategy (PPS) defined by the Project Management Team (PMT) in collaboration with Procurement Organization
• Allocate Budget in accordance with the PPS for each Package.
• Lead the Suppliers Prequalification processes and ensure the compliance to BESIX rules.
• Oversee the timely issue of cost reports, current position of subcontractors, subcontract agreements, and insurance policies.
• Attend tender handover meetings to obtain the background for each project, and set the timing for project cost reports. Each project must be reported monthly.
• In conjunction with the respective administrator ensure that current information has been compiled in readiness for the cost meeting ie: latest tender costs, labour costs, programme for completion.
• Oversee subcontract negotiations, letting values and budget conformance for each subcontract entered into.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience

• Degree in Construction Management or other appropriate qualification or relevant experience.
• Solid experience in construction and management.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead an effective results driven team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethic

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing, technology, financial, leisure and home improvement discounts.
• Access to a Healthy Foundations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Well-being days.
• Professional development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to build a challenging and exciting career path with an industry leader. We attribute our successes to our innovative, driven and diverse team and offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible, supportive benefits and development programs.