Lead Contracts Specialist

Ampol · Houston, Texas · hybrid At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference. As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading, and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people. The Lead Contracts Specialist role supports the Contracts Team Manager, with primary responsibility for preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for the sale and purchase of petroleum products (including LPG) and crude for the international trading business with a specific focus on US Trading. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, review, and negotiate contract documentation for the sale and purchase of crude and petroleum products Identify and escalate operational and contractual issues to internal subject matter experts Continually review and improve Ampol processes and procedures Develop relationships with the trading team and provide coaching and mentoring support to other team members Independently influence best practices and provide litigation and dispute support to the Ampol Trading & Shipping Legal team Qualifications & Experience: Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline 8-10 years' experience in the contracts function of a crude oil and/or petroleum products trading environment Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate sale and purchase agreements Exposure to fast-paced, unstructured trading businesses Experience engaging with legal counsel and commercial stakeholders In-depth understanding of contractual terms, legal frameworks, and general trading conditions in the oil & gas sector