A career with Mitsui is an exciting opportunity to be part of something big, as you help build the future of our business. Mitsui Australia offers great opportunities for career advancement and invests in the professional development of our people.
Mitsui E&P Australia Pty Ltd (MEPAU) is an Australian subsidiary of the global Mitsui & Co., Ltd. group and is responsible for driving growth in energy investments in the region. We are focused on establishing a responsible, reliable and sustainable supply of energy to meet growing demands, with interests in various onshore and offshore projects in Australia, and we are a rapidly growing operator in the Perth Basin.
MEPAU is committed to creating a workplace where you will be challenged, supported and developed to achieve your potential, whilst providing you with a rewarding career in an exciting industry.
We are seeking a Senior Contracts & Procurement Advisor to join our Integrated Projects team on a 1-year maximum term contract to support the contracts and procurement activities of MEPAU projects.
Job Description
Reporting to the Contracts & Procurement Lead you will:
Work efficiently and effectively within the end-to-end supply chain processes and systems.
Lead development of sourcing strategies in conjunction with stakeholders.
Prepare prequalification, tender documents as appropriate.
Critique technical scopes for tender packages and ensure they align with commercial contract documentation.
Lead negotiations, coordinate tender clarifications and undertake commercial evaluations.
Coordinate and lead the bid evaluation and prepare contract award documentation.
Draft and conform finalized contracts.
Compile regulatory reporting requirements.
Post award contract management as appropriate.
Undertake corporate Supply Chain functional duties as required (procedural updates, ts and cs updates etc.)
Assist with wider project functional tasks as required e.g. materials and logistical interface.
Desired Skills and Experience
Our successful candidate will be a team player with a high level of initiative, attention to detail and a strong focus on customer service. In return, we are offering a generous remuneration package and a positive working culture where a focus on safety, respect, collaboration, integrity, innovation and excellence drive how we do business.
To be successful in this role, you will require the following skills and experience:
Relevant tertiary degree (e.g. economics, law, or supply chain management).
Minimum 5 years' experience within C&P in pre and post award C&P activities.
Oil and gas project procurement and construction contracts experience highly desirable.
Strong communication and negotiation skills with ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders.
Ability to make decisions with imprecise set of facts at disposal.
Strong skills in drafting and negotiating terms and conditions.
Sound organizational skills, including multitasking, time-management and influencing without authority.
High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail.
If you have the background we are seeking, please apply by COB 17 December 2025.
Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding. No agencies please.
