Contracts & Procurement Advisor

Join us at MEPAU and be a part of something big.

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 Contracts & Procurement Advisor on a 2 year fixed-term contract to join our HSE & Operated Assets team to provide Contracts & Procurement (C&P) services and activities across the business.

Reporting to the General Manager - Supply Chain and working under the day-to-day direction of the Contracts & Procurement Lead, you will:

• Support the business where required, in the provision of C&P services to meet the business needs.
• Perform the procurement of equipment and the contracting of third-party services, in collaboration with broader teams, to enable the effective & efficient delivery of business activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE contractor management requirements.
• Work efficiently and effectively within the procurement processes and systems as outlined in the BOS Supply Chain Management Process.
• Prepare prequalification, tender documents, and negotiate standard terms.
• Organise negotiations, coordinate tender clarifications and undertake commercial evaluations.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to obtain necessary reviews and approvals.
• Draft contract documentation, approval documentation and formal correspondence.
• Maintain C&P documentation, records, and associated reporting requirements.
• Liaise with business and Accounts teams to facilitate timely supplier invoice payment.
• Conduct post award contract management, including uploading contract details into Coupa and arranging, in conjunction with Accounts Payable, the appropriate Purchase Orders be raised.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide advice to requisitioners regarding optimum sourcing strategies.
• Manage sourcing activities such as Requests for Quotation and sole source negotiations.
• Negotiation and award of Purchase Orders.
• Monitoring of suppliers to ensure deliveries/completion meet business needs
• Review and validation of invoices
• Co-ordinate resolution of discrepancies between Purchase Orders, invoice and receipted quantities.

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:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience within C&P in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience in contract lifecycle management including procurement planning, tendering, negotiations, contract formation, administration, and contract close-out.
• Proven track record of working effectively within procurement processes in an operational oil & gas environment or similar experience.
• Experience in raising and amending Purchase Orders in procurement software systems (preferably Coupa).
• Driven to deliver best-for-business value outcomes.
• A team player with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Sound organisational skills, including multitasking, time-management and influencing without authority.
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Excellent business writing and oral communication skills, high attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

If you have the background we are seeking, please apply by COB Friday 4 September 2026.

Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding. No agencies please.