Contract Manager
About The Role:
This role is a project-driven catalyst for delivering commercial value to the Whyalla businesses through the strategic engagement of contractors and suppliers. You’ll manage high-impact sourcing and contract management projects from initiation to completion, ensuring every stage delivers measurable outcomes.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment, where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution to drive real business impact.
Why Join Us?
At OneSteel Manufacturing, we’re not just offering jobs – we’re building careers. Whether you bring a wealth of experience or are just starting out, this role comes with comprehensive training, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to develop skills that will set you up for long-term success.
- Comprehensive training and development – We invest in your skills with on-the-job training, mentoring to support your career growth.
- Competitive pay and employee perks – Above-award rates, penalty loadings and overtime. Opportunity to increase pay rate with increased knowledge
- Stability and job security – Be part of a business with over a century of steelmaking heritage, backed by State and Federal Government investment.
- Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements with WFH options.
- Community impact – Play your part in producing the steel that builds Australia’s railways, bridges, and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scoping and executing project procurement activities that align with project strategies, capital plans, and business priorities.
- Managing end-to-end contract lifecycles, from market analysis and supplier engagement to negotiation, implementation, and performance tracking.
- Balancing project outcomes across financial returns, risk mitigation, speed to market, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure project alignment with broader business goals and stakeholder expectations.
You’re approachable, professional, and bring proven experience from a similar on-site role in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry. With a strong work ethic and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, you thrive in dynamic environments where juggling competing priorities is second nature. Your confidence, can-do attitude and ability to build strong relationships make you a valued team player and a trusted contributor to business outcomes.
About You:
Qualifications & Experience:
- Certificate IV in Purchasing or similar or equivalent experience.
- Experience in sourcing for, or management of, a complex organisational (manufacturing or industrial) environment.
- Experience in negotiating large, complex contracts across a diverse organisation.
- CIPS Qualification (Preferred).
Functional/ Technical Skills & Competencies:
- High level negotiation and influencing skills
- High Level written and verbal communication skills
- High Level analytical skills with proven ability to model, analyse and summarise data
- High level of computer literacy (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point)
- Demonstrated skills in negotiating and implementing contracts, including a thorough knowledge of legal requirements
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, to prioritise competing demands and to focus on delivery of outcomes
- A flexible team-work approach to tasks and responsibilities
About Us:
OneSteel Manufacturing is proud to operate one of Australia’s most critical mining and steel manufacturing businesses. As the nation’s only producer of special grade billet and steel long products, we play a vital role in powering Australia’s infrastructure — from rail networks to major construction projects.
Our Whyalla-based operations are backed by State and Federal Government investment, reinforcing our position as a cornerstone of Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capability. These assets are not only essential to industrial resilience but also contribute to the long-term security and self-sufficiency of the nation’s supply chain.
At OneSteel, we don’t just manufacture steel — we help build the future of Australia.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.