About the role
Our federal government client is seeking a Contract Manager to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services that align with organisational needs and government policies. They will have to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and focus on delivering quality, compliance, and value for money in every procurement activity.
Key responsibilities
- Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices, particularly within the government sector.
- Proven experience in contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, databases, and web technologies.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, compliance and security considerations for digital platforms.
- While not required, the additional job-specific criteria below are highly desirable:
- Relevant accreditations such as ITIL, Agile or PRINCE
- Familiarity with regulatory and security requirements for the Australian Federal Government
- Support the negotiation, development, and execution of contracts with external vendors.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and improve service delivery. This will include dispute resolution where supplier performance issues are identified.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholder to identify procurement needs and develop strategic sourcing plans.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines in all procurement activities, including the maintaining of accurate records and documentation to support auditing requirements.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance and procurement efficiency.
- Identify and manage risks associated with supplier contracts and procurement processes.
Mandatory criteria
- Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices, particularly within the government sector.
- Proven experience in contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, databases, and web technologies.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, compliance and security considerations for digital platforms.
Contact details
For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on 0437 318 208 or via email at [email protected] and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.
Please note that a National Police Check might be required as part of pre-employment screening.
