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.

About the role

We are seeking for a Contracts and Procurement Advisor to be an integral part of the operations Supply Chain activities of Mitsui Exploration and Production Australia (MEPAU).

Reporting to the Operations Supply Chain Lead, the role will primarily focus on the provision of Supply Chain support for the Waitsia 2026 turnaround and miscellaneous brownfield activities.

Key roles and Responsibilities:

• Work efficiently and effectively within the end-to-end supply chain processes and systems
• Prepare prequalification, tender documents as appropriate.  
• Critique technical scopes for tender packages and ensure they align with commercial contract documentation
• Lead negotiations, coordinate tender clarifications and undertake commercial evaluations
• Coordinate and lead the bid evaluation and prepare contract award documentation
• Draft and conform finalised contracts.
• Post award contract management on assigned contracts.
• Raise requisitions/Purchase Orders in Coupa Procure to Pay system as required.

To be successful in this role, you will require the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ contracting and procurement experience, preferably within the resources industry.
• Experience in operating procurement software systems (preferably Coupa)  
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple functions.
• A “can do” attitude and willingness to help out across the project and wider organization as required.
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency, with the ability to proactively drive tasks through to completion.
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Excellent business writing and oral communication skills with a high attention to detail.  

If you have the background we are seeking, please apply by COB Wednesday 8th April 2026. 

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