Lead, Supply Chain Projects
ConocoPhillips
- Location
- Brisbane, QLD
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 3 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
About this role
Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart. Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Exciting opportunity to join the ConocoPhillips Australia team in Brisbane as Lead, Supply Chain Projects.
Position
Overview ConocoPhillips’ Australian headquarters are located in Brisbane. Our focus is supplying Australian customers with natural gas and international customers with liquefied natural gas. We do this through our 47.5 percent interest in the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, one of the largest producers of natural gas in eastern Australia. ConocoPhillips Australia also operates the Australia Pacific LNG liquefied natural gas facility near Gladstone. We are also an exploration company, with ongoing exploration occurring in the Bowen and Surat Basin in Central Queensland and new exploration in the Otway Basin along the southern coast of Australia to identify natural gas reserves for supply to Australian customers.
About the Role
Reporting to the Australia Supply Chain Manager, the Lead, Supply Chain Projects is responsible for delivering sourcing, contracting, market intelligence, and joint venture review support across the Australian Business Unit. The role leads sourcing and contracting activities from strategy development through to contract award and ongoing commercial management, ensuring outcomes are delivered in alignment with ConocoPhillips policies, procedures, and business objectives. The position provides market intelligence and commercial analysis to support procurement strategies, business planning, risk management, and value creation opportunities. It also supports shareholder governance activities for operator-managed assets, including Australia Pacific LNG and associated upstream operations, through the review of procurement strategies, contract recommendations, and key commercial decisions. Working collaboratively across business, technical, and functional teams, the role delivers clear commercial insights, recommendations, and communications that support effective decision-making and stakeholder alignment. The position also identifies opportunities to enhance Supply Chain performance through continuous improvement and the effective application of digital tools, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled technologies. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Execute strategic sourcing and contracting activities in line with ConocoPhillips policies, procedures, and business requirements. Deliver commercial value through market analysis, supplier engagement, negotiation, and effective contract management. Support governance, approval processes, and shareholder reviews for key procurement and contracting activities. Provide market intelligence and commercial insights to support business planning and decision-making. Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and commercial