Officer, Contracts

Background

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job Purpose

The Contracts Officer provides hands-on support in the preparation, processing, administration, and analytical assessment of service contracts. In addition to contract administration, the role supports commercial decision-making through market analysis, supplier financial assessments, financial modelling, and the evaluation of commercial risks and opportunities. The role also supports contract negotiations, contract performance monitoring, supplier relationship management, and the administration of contract variations, renewals, and close-out activities. The role ensures that all contract documentation and commercial recommendations are aligned with operational, financial, and strategic business objectives, while maintaining compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, governance requirements, and applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities or Duties

The Contracts Officer will:

• Assist in drafting service contracts and contract amendments under guidance of the Contracts Specialist.
• Review purchase requisitions and orders for services contracts.
• Coordinate collection and verification of supporting documentation required for contract payments (timesheets, service delivery reports, compliance certificates, etc.) where necessary.
• Prepare and compile monthly payment packs for services contracts.
• Maintain accurate and current contract registers and electronic/physical archives.
• Ensure contract documentation is aligned with relevant compliance and approval processes.
• Follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders on contract execution milestones.
• Assist with the preparation of contract performance tracking reports.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against contractual obligations, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and escalate issues where necessary.
• Assist in the administration of contract variations, extensions, renewals, and close-out activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support commercial evaluations, market analysis, supplier financial assessments, and risk assessments to inform procurement and contracting decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of negotiation documentation, commercial evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Ensure contract records, correspondence, and supporting documentation are maintained in a manner that supports audit, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual arrangements continue to meet operational and business requirements.
• Support ad hoc requests from the Contracts Specialist and business units for tactical services procurement.
• Liaise with the Junior Contract Officer to ensure correct and timely document flow.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the Contracts Specialist and Senior Specialist.

Qualifications or Requirements

Specific Competencies

• Good understanding of services procurement processes.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration and document control.
• Working knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements for service contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to work with ERP and contract management systems.
• Strong document organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills.
• Conduct market and industry analysis to support sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier evaluation activities.
• Review and analyse supplier financial statements to assess financial health, sustainability, and contractual risk.
• Prepare analytical reports and business cases to support procurement and contract management decision-making.
• Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, including contract variations, extensions, renewals, claims, and contract close-out activities.
• Understanding of supplier performance management principles, including the monitoring of contractual obligations, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to support commercial negotiations through the preparation and analysis of pricing, market intelligence, risk assessments, and contractual documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, delegated authorities, audit requirements, and corporate compliance standards.
• Ability to assess and mitigate contractual, commercial, financial, and operational risks associated with service contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret commercial data and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Working knowledge of supplier relationship management principles and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Ability to prepare contract performance reports, commercial evaluations, and management presentations for decision-making purposes.
• Understanding of ethical procurement practices, transparency requirements, and professional standards consistent with CIPS principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting service contracts and contract amendments under guidance of the Contracts Specialist.
• Review purchase requisitions and orders for services contracts.
• Coordinate collection and verification of supporting documentation required for contract payments (timesheets, service delivery reports, compliance certificates, etc.) where necessary.
• Prepare and compile monthly payment packs for services contracts.
• Maintain accurate and current contract registers and electronic/physical archives.
• Ensure contract documentation is aligned with relevant compliance and approval processes.
• Follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders on contract execution milestones.
• Assist with the preparation of contract performance tracking reports.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against contractual obligations, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and escalate issues where necessary.
• Assist in the administration of contract variations, extensions, renewals, and close-out activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support commercial evaluations, market analysis, supplier financial assessments, and risk assessments to inform procurement and contracting decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of negotiation documentation, commercial evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Ensure contract records, correspondence, and supporting documentation are maintained in a manner that supports audit, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual arrangements continue to meet operational and business requirements.
• Support ad hoc requests from the Contracts Specialist and business units for tactical services procurement.
• Liaise with the Junior Contract Officer to ensure correct and timely document flow.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the Contracts Specialist and Senior Specialist.

Skills

• Good understanding of services procurement processes.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration and document control.
• Working knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements for service contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to work with ERP and contract management systems.
• Strong document organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills.
• Conduct market and industry analysis to support sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier evaluation activities.
• Review and analyse supplier financial statements to assess financial health, sustainability, and contractual risk.
• Prepare analytical reports and business cases to support procurement and contract management decision-making.
• Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, including contract variations, extensions, renewals, claims, and contract close-out activities.
• Understanding of supplier performance management principles, including the monitoring of contractual obligations, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to support commercial negotiations through the preparation and analysis of pricing, market intelligence, risk assessments, and contractual documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, delegated authorities, audit requirements, and corporate compliance standards.
• Ability to assess and mitigate contractual, commercial, financial, and operational risks associated with service contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret commercial data and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Working knowledge of supplier relationship management principles and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Ability to prepare contract performance reports, commercial evaluations, and management presentations for decision-making purposes.
• Understanding of ethical procurement practices, transparency requirements, and professional standards consistent with CIPS principles.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of services procurement processes.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration and document control.
• Working knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements for service contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to work with ERP and contract management systems.
• Strong document organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills.
• Conduct market and industry analysis to support sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier evaluation activities.
• Review and analyse supplier financial statements to assess financial health, sustainability, and contractual risk.
• Prepare analytical reports and business cases to support procurement and contract management decision-making.
• Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, including contract variations, extensions, renewals, claims, and contract close-out activities.
• Understanding of supplier performance management principles, including the monitoring of contractual obligations, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to support commercial negotiations through the preparation and analysis of pricing, market intelligence, risk assessments, and contractual documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, delegated authorities, audit requirements, and corporate compliance standards.
• Ability to assess and mitigate contractual, commercial, financial, and operational risks associated with service contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret commercial data and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Working knowledge of supplier relationship management principles and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Ability to prepare contract performance reports, commercial evaluations, and management presentations for decision-making purposes.
• Understanding of ethical procurement practices, transparency requirements, and professional standards consistent with CIPS principles.

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