Principal Strategy & Engagement - Contracts and Procurement

Our Opportunity

The Principal C&P Strategy and Engagement is a senior technical advisor to the C&P Senior Leadership Team.

This position suits a seasoned strategic SME who is deeply analytical, commercially astute and comfortable working with an executive level. You will  influence senior leaders, shape functional direction and drive alignment across a global portfolio.

You will assist in articulatating the strategic narrative of the C&P function defining how we operate, where we are going and how we create value for the enterprise. You will partner closely with General Managers and senior stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable priorities, measurable outcomes and clear executive communication.

This role suits an individual who thrives in complexity, enjoys working autonomously and brings structured thinking, insight and clarity to fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Functional Planning

• Support development and execution of the Global C&P strategy aligned to enterprise priorities
• Lead priority initiatives and special projects that strengthen capability and performance
• Identify functional risks and opportunities, providing pragmatic, insight-led recommendations

Strategic Insight & Advisory

• Provide high-quality analytical support to improve functional performance and decision-making
• Synthesise complex internal and external data into clear, executive-ready insights
• Challenge legacy thinking and identify opportunities for transformation across processes, systems and governance
• Act as a trusted advisor to the C&P Leadership Team and GM cohort

Executive Strategy & Alignment

• Lead quarterly leadership planning cycles, including agenda design, facilitation support and action planning
• Translate strategic outcomes into prioritised execution roadmaps with clear ownership
• Develop and maintain a structured communication rhythm across the global C&P function
• Support executive-level communications including CEO reports, business plans and board-ready materials

Culture & Change

• Support culture and engagement initiatives aligned to Fortescue values
• Partner with leaders to embed measurable responses to engagement survey outcomes
• Provide structured change management support to enable adoption and sustained impact

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Significant experience in strategy, transformation, business planning or enterprise enablement within large, complex organisations
• Demonstrated experience operating as a senior advisor to General Manager or executive-level stakeholders
• Strong analytical capability with experience synthesising performance, market and operational data
• Ability to influence without authority across multi-disciplinary teams
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Strategy or related discipline

Highly Desirable

• Experience within procurement, supply chain, commercial, operations or project environments
• Background in management consulting (strategy, operations or transformation) or enterprise strategy roles
• Exposure to large-scale change or organisational transformation initiatives
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent)
• Formal change management accreditation

About Us

Fortescue is a global green energy and resources company, recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

We are committed to decarbonisation, bold thinking and building a high-performance culture where our people challenge convention and deliver real impact.

Our Global Contracts & Procurement (C&P) function plays a critical role in enabling enterprise value across Metals, Energy and Projects. We are evolving our operating model, strengthening capability and embedding a clear strategic narrative that positions C&P as a trusted commercial partner to the business.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.