Procurement Analyst - Contract and Supply Enablement

Procurement Analyst - Contract and Supply Enablement

• Working within a friendly, innovative, and collaborative team culture
• Work closely with stakeholders within the various functions of Pacific National
• Located in either North Sydney or Brisbane

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We are a company built on solid foundations and we are incredibly proud of the essential role we continue to play supporting Australia’s supply chain. At Pacific National, we take great pride in delivering our best every day and have a relentless focus on customer service and place safety above all else.

We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia. We respect and care for the communities in which we operate and continue to evolve our community engagement and strengthen relationships through partnerships and investment. We are focused on reducing the carbon emissions of our business, while also enabling the reduction of carbon emissions in the broader supply chain to support the National targets.

About the role

Working as part of a collaborative and friendly procurement team at an exciting time in our evolution and growth, we are seeking a Procurement Analyst to play a key part within our journey.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Analyst - Contract and Supply Enablement will play a crucial role in the organisation’s contract management process. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance with legal and business requirements.

Key accountabilities include:

• Review incoming contracts and agreements to identify risks, inconsistencies, and areas of improvement.
• Prepare and draft contracts, including terms, conditions, and clauses, ensuring clarity and legal accuracy.
• Monitor contracts throughout their lifecycle to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deadlines.
• Work closely with contract owners to ensure timely management of contracts and prepare for supplier meetings.
• Identify potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract database, including contract records, amendments, and correspondence.
• Prepare reports and summaries of contract performance and compliance for management and other stakeholders.

About you

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, working closely with contract owners within the various functions of Pacific National. You will have experience in contract reporting, drafting and familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards.

In addition, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or a related field
• Basic understanding of contract law and legal terminology.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, Project Management, Lean or Agile) may be beneficial.

The benefits

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including:

• Industry leading programs focussed on your growth and career development
• Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks, with superannuation - after only 6 months service
• Parental benefits for birth, surrogacy, adoption, foster care, and kinship care
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
• A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Benestar, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you
• Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing
• Discounted fitness and wellbeing benefits with membership to WhereFit, our wellbeing benefits partner
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and more

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies. 

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.

Closing date

Applications close on the 19^th of May 2024

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers        

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present, and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.