Group Manager Contracts and Procurement

About the role

Fortescue is looking for a senior Contracts and Procurement leader to shape the commercial direction of its global Energy and Metals growth portfolio. Reporting to the CEO Growth and Energy, the role works with project, engineering, operations and corporate leaders across several geographies, influencing how major projects are planned, packaged and contracted, with a focus on capital projects and EPC/EPCM contracting. The position is based in London or Perth, Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Set the commercial direction for the Contracts and Procurement function, aligning priorities, governance and capability with the Energy and Metals growth portfolio.
• Develop portfolio procurement and contracting strategies reflecting project requirements, market conditions, risk and business objectives.
• Shape commercial approaches for major projects, including FEED, EPC/EPCM, early works and pre-FID packages.
• Secure strong commercial outcomes through complex tenders, negotiations, contract awards and mobilisation.
• Protect value and delivery performance across the contract lifecycle by managing supplier performance, variations, claims, disputes, cost, schedule and close-out.
• Strengthen supplier and procurement performance globally through risk-based due diligence, effective use of commercial data and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Significant senior leadership experience in Contracts and Procurement within a complex, project-led or asset-intensive organisation.
• Direct experience on major capital projects using EPC, EPCM or comparable engineering and construction contracting models.
• Track record of leading high-value contracts through tendering, negotiation, award, performance management and close-out.
• Experience managing variations, claims and disputes while balancing commercial outcomes with delivery, schedule and operational requirements.
• Evidence of developing procurement and contracting strategies that delivered measurable commercial or project outcomes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders across technical, project and operational functions.
• Experience supporting Exploration, Energy or other growth projects.
• Desirable: Spanish or French; a degree in law, engineering, commerce, procurement, supply chain or a related discipline; relevant professional credentials.