Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies and a leading producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that make everyday life possible. Through a network of assets, customers, and suppliers spanning the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute the raw materials that enable decarbonization while meeting today’s energy needs. With around 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong presence in more than 35 countries—across both established and emerging resource regions—our industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices.
Purpose and objective
To lead and coordinate the team of contract administrators responsible for managing the full lifecycle of project contracts — from tendering through execution to close-out. The Contract Lead ensures compliance with the procurement and contracting schedule, supports team performance, and guarantees optimal contractual conditions are achieved for the project.
This position operates in a dynamic and high-demand environment within a major mining capital project. It requires strong leadership and technical skills to support multiple commercial processes and contract executions simultaneously, ensuring alignment with cost, time, and quality objectives.
The main responsibility is to ensure the major consultants and technical packages are handled as needed by the Project, as well as the Glencore´s Project Standards requirements.
This position will report directly to Commercial Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related fields.
- Specialization or formal training in Contract Management or Supply Chain is desirable.
- Fluent English and Spanish communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong written communication in English is required for this role
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or project commercial roles within large-scale mining, infrastructure, or energy projects.
- Strong knowledge of tendering processes, contract development, negotiation, and administration under EPC, EPCM, or similar contracting models.
- Experience in major projects in Argentina, including the use of Offshore Consultancy Services, is considered an advantage.
- Proven experience managing contractual documentation, including commercial terms, milestones, payment mechanisms, and contractual obligations.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor KPIs related to contract performance, tendering activities, and team effectiveness.
- Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Legal, Procurement, and Project Controls teams, as well as external contractors
Skills
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop contract management teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple activities in a schedule-driven environment.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and capable of driving outcomes while maintaining high standards of contract administration.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead and support the daily activities of the commercial team across the full contract lifecycle as applicable.
- Supervise tendering processes, ensuring timelines and internal governance requirements are met.
- Coordinate with the commercial team to ensure tender and awarded milestones are achieved, and contracts reflect the most achievable conditions.
- Review and validate documentation prepared by team members, including RFQs, contract drafts, amendments, and close-out packages.
- Support the Commercial Manager with the Offshore Consultancy services and main agreement supporting the EPCM / EPC model.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with procurement and contract schedules and contract execution plans.
- Promote the inclusion of local contractors and suppliers, ensuring contractual alignment with social and regional commitments.
- Develop and report on performance indicators for contract status, tender progress, claims, and team workload.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to the commercial team.
- Ensure consistency and best practices in contract management are applied throughout the team.
- Support the Contract Manager in audits, meetings, and risk reviews, as required.
- Act as liaison with project stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination across disciplines.
At Glencore Copper SAOP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that enables the active and full participation of everyone in our organization, in line with fair employment practices.
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