Contracts Manager

• Dynamic work environment
• Leading Defence Contractor
• Canberra-based role

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop as a well-rounded professional in an exciting working environment? Do you like getting involved in all elements of a program to address stakeholder requirements? Are you outcome focussed? Do you have an attention to detail, but always have your sights on the big picture? Do you enjoy being empowered to develop and implement solutions to complex commercial challenges?

If you said yes to all of these questions, then this is an opportunity for you to become a valued member in a team of professionals dedicated to establishing a strategically significant Defence sovereign industrial capability. 

The successful applicant will need to be actively engaged with key stakeholders from across the business to deliver a full range of commercial solutions to achieve positive outcomes for the program, the company, our partners and our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial advice and the development of commercial solutions to achieve stakeholder objectives within a compliance framework.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, working with key stakeholders to ensure that all requirements and risks are addressed.
• Contribute to bid and proposal activities, as required, including the preparation of commercial elements of bids and proposals and participation in management reviews.
• Provide interpretation and advice on customer procurement policy and regulations, company policy, and contract requirements (including terms and conditions), to stakeholders to inform decision-making.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer and supplier interfaces with the company during all phases of contract performance and the program life-cycle.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A Degree in Business, Commerce or Law, with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial management, including contract management, negotiations, supplier management and customer engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of positive customer/partner relationships.
• A self-motivated team player who is able to work independently with limited oversight.
• An ability to influence parties at an operational level to achieve objectives within a compliance framework.

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