Commercial Lead - Equipment
Downer · Carrara
Who We Are
Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is renowned as the world’s most relied upon fine mineral processing solutions provider. For more than 80 years we have partnered with customers in mining operations to deliver innovative, cost-effective process solutions for a wide range of fine minerals.
Our teams help customers to produce quality mineral products that are used to manufacture everyday items including paint, ceramics, glass, steel making, sunscreen, cosmetics and much more. Recognised for our expertise, we employ a skilled and diverse workforce delivering metallurgical testing, equipment manufacturing and engineering solutions. Our teams are based in key mining regions across Australia, India, Africa, North and South America.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Equipment Delivery Operations, you will protect the commercial interests of the business by reviewing and negotiating customer contracts, identifying material risks and ensuring agreed terms align with contracting principles, governance requirements and delegated authorities
Following contract award, you will lead the Contracts Administration team and oversee the establishment and administration of equipment orders from customer acceptance through to delivery, invoicing and close out. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Production, Project Delivery, Logistics, Finance and specialist support functions to enable compliant execution and positive commercial outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include
- Leading commercial reviews and negotiations for equipment contracts
- Identifying contractual risks, departures and delivery obligations
- Ensuring contractual rights are preserved through effective notices, claims, approvals and records
- Leading, developing and supporting the Contracts Administration team
- Establishing clear responsibilities, service standards, workload allocation and escalation pathways
- Owning a controlled and timely order take on process for all equipment orders
- Ensuring accurate order entry and disciplined handover from Sales and Business Development
- Confirming contractual milestones, payment terms, documentation requirements and customer approvals
- Overseeing contract administration activities including invoicing, claims, variations, notices and close out
- Coordinating vendor data, drawing submissions and customer review and approval requirements
- Managing escalated customer administration matters and strengthening service consistency
- Maintaining visibility of obligations, emerging risks, delays and overdue actions throughout the order lifecycle
About You
- You will bring practical commercial judgement, strong leadership capability and a thorough understanding of equipment order processing and contract administration.
- At least five years of experience in contract administration, contract negotiation, tendering, bid leadership, commercial management or a similar role
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team
- A strong understanding of the complete equipment order lifecycle, from customer acceptance through to delivery, invoicing and close out
- Experience allocating work, managing priorities and establishing consistent service standards
- Working knowledge of contracts and purchase order requirements
- The ability to identify missing information, contractual obligations and matters requiring commercial or legal escalation
- Strong attention to detail when maintaining order records, system data, documentation, approvals and milestones
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- A practical and responsive approach to customer service
What We Offer
- Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
- Access to Downer Group benefits
- Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
- Competitive remuneration package
- Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
- Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
- Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.
To join the Mineral Technologies team please select “apply now”
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.