We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Manager to lead procurement and contracts delivery for a key project based in Adelaide. In this role, you will manage complex contracts strategies and drive end‑to‑end supply chain strategy and execution, ensuring materials, equipment and services are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget. Reporting to the Project Leadership team, you will lead and mentor the procurement and contracts function and work closely with engineering, planning, project controls, construction, quality and HSE, as well as client stakeholders. This is a hands‑on leadership role covering strategy, tendering, award, contract administration and supplier performance through to close‑out. Responsibilities: Complete contract assignments for all phases of contractual undertakings, handling complex contracts. Understanding and knowledge of the principles governing the business terms and conditions of contracts being negotiate. Lead the team to deliver the project procurement plan and end‑to‑end supply chain activities, including strategy development and procurement package execution. Manage supplier and contractor performance across the full contract lifecycle, including variations, claims, risk management, invoicing, records management and close‑out. Direct complex tendering activities and commercial negotiations, including interface with legal, and approve award recommendations, contracts and purchase orders. Partner with senior project personnel and client representatives to align priorities, ensure policy compliance and meet interface and reporting requirements. Embed quality and HSE requirements across all procurement and contracts activities, ensuring compliance of equipment, materials and services. Oversee supply chain input into project estimates and schedules for nominated projects and procurement packages. Maintain procurement systems and data integrity, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and disciplined document control. Coordinate with engineering, planning, project controls, construction, HSE and quality teams to expedite, control and receipt materials and services to site and client facilities. Candidate criteria: Degree qualification (or equivalent experience) in supply chain, law, business, quantity surveying, construction management or a related discipline. MCIPS, RIQS or similar professional accreditation highly regarded. Proven leadership experience managing procurement and contracts teams on major projects, ideally within EPCM or EPC environments. Strong commercial capability across procurement strategy, complex tendering, negotiation, contract formation and contract administration through to close‑out. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to partner confidently with clients and senior project leaders. Disciplined approach to HSE, quality and governance, supported by strong systems capability (e.g. Aveva ERM, Aconex) and data and document control. Why join us At Worley, you’ll work on challenging projects and collaborate with a highly skilled and diverse team. We offer an agile, flexible working environment and opportunities to grow your career while contributing to projects that make a real difference. About us Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets, while working to improve sustainability. Moving forward together We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and candidates from all backgrounds.
