Specialist, Contracts

About the Role

The Contracts Specialist will provide owner‑side contracts and procurement support during project construction activities and transition to operations as the project moves into commissioning and operations. This intermediate‑level role will lead and manage the end‑to‑end procurement and contracting activities for construction, equipment, materials and services. All activities are conducted in strict accordance with South
32 standards, governance frameworks and policies, ensuring commercial compliance, schedule alignment, cost control, contractor performance, effective contract administration, contract management and close‑out. The role is based at the Hermosa Project Site near Patagonia, Arizona.

• Develop and execute contracting and procurement strategies aligned with the project scope, schedule, and transition to operations.
• Lead pre‑award contract and procurement activities including RFP/tender preparation and issuance, bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiations, and preparation of award recommendations and approvals in accordance with South
  32 standards and governance requirements.
• Draft contracts and contract‑related documents using South
  32 standard forms, supporting approval documentation, governance submissions, and commercial reporting.
• Execute post‑award contract activities including contract execution, purchase order issuance and management, supplier onboarding, pre‑mobilisation, and contract mobilisation support.
• Administer contracts across the full lifecycle, including invoice validation, change order management, contract amendments, claims support, KPI reporting, record management in Ariba/ERP systems, and contract close‑out.
• Monitor and support contractor and supplier performance through progress meetings, performance reviews, and issue resolution to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and agreed commercial terms.
• Build credibility and effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, influencing alignment to agreed sourcing strategies, commercial approaches, South
  32 values, and Hermosa project objectives.
• Ensure South
  32s Code of Business Conduct, ethical sourcing principles, and health, safety, environmental, sustainability and community expectations are communicated to and adhered to by South
  32 and contractors.
• Contribute to the development, embedment, and continuous improvement of contracts and procurement processes and practices.