Contracts Specialist
- A dynamic role with one of the world's leading sustainable building materials companies!
- Help Build a More Sustainable Future.
- Supporting the business deliver exceptional results.
- Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals.
- Full time role - Brisbane, Sydney or Perth based.
Holcim:
Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.
Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact(R) low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet(R) low-carbon cement.
Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901 and in Aotearoa New Zealand, our involvement in the building industry dates back to 1888.
Holcim Australia and New Zealand has been officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.
About the opportunity:
This is a superb role within our National Contracts Team for a dynamic and experienced Contracts Specialist.
As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the Contract Review & Management Process particularly across our WA businesses. This is a critical position that involves both pre- and post-tender responsibilities, including contract reviews, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Review, negotiate, and execute supply contracts in accordance with risk management guidelines, Holcim's Golden Rules, and Limits of Authority.
- Collaborate with various departments such as Project Managers, Account Managers, Technical, Logistics, Operations, HSE, Customer Service, and Credit.
- Support local businesses in delivering products and services in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Assist in identifying and notifying possible variations in line with the agreement.
- Streamline processes and conduct root cause analysis to optimize project processes.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers to ensure their satisfaction.
- Foster positive relationships and effective communication with internal stakeholders.
- Actively promote and lead a safety culture within Holcim at all times.
About You:
- Degree in law, engineering, business, accounting, quantity surveying, project management or a related discipline (preferred).
- Understanding of the construction or similar industry.
- Familiarity and understanding of common forms of supply contracts and agreements.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Apps, PDF software, and other relevant systems.
- Strong commercial acumen and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused with excellent communication abilities.
- Ability to drive performance, cultivate relationships, and foster teamwork.
- Knowledge of competition legislation, compliance requirements, and relevant industry directives.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to grow your career within our world leading business.
Why Holcim?
At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.
We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.
Apply now!
Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
