Contract Management Lead

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job!  It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.  The opportunity to join an amazing team committed to supporting our evolving energy needs and helping to build a secure and sustainable energy future.

Our energy helps people reach their destinations, fuels industries, support local businesses and communities.  We are proud of the role we play in the local economies where we operate and supporting Australia’s energy security.  

Our future plans will support a transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions.  At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to be part of the change and the solution.  People who want to make a difference to ensure our customers, communities, environment and the planet thrive today as well as tomorrow.  Will you be part of the energy solution

The Contract Management Lead role is responsible for delivering a robust supply chain solution to Viva Energy’s Fuels and Lubricants customers.

A key focus of the role is ensuring that all financial and commercial aspects of our cartage contracts remain competitive and continue to align with customer requirements, whilst ensuring our cartage providers adhere to contractual requirements.

Strong internal and external relationships are the key to success in this role. You will be the key interface for sales and procurement for customer transport and cartage tender related activities.

The role also leads and acts to further improve performance spanning beyond the commercial team across the sales and operation teams and the customer.

To be successful in this role you will have strong knowledge of Contract Management principals and be a strong negotiator with a sharp commercial mindset. You will have expertise, knowledge or a background within the Road Transport industry. You will have a passion for leadership, building strong relationships, stakeholder management, supplier management and practical experience in applying Safety Awareness to your role.

Ideally you will have the following specific experience;

• Experience in Fuel Logistics (transport) or similar operational scope desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to manage and influence people working across multiple internal and external interfaces.
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritise, working efficiently and effectively.
• Exposure to mining operations advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a virtual team as well as autonomously.

blend and deliver energy products through our extensive supply chain network.   We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia, and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our network of around 1345 service stations and through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies.

It’s an exciting time to join Viva Energy, as we play our role in providing safe and reliable fuel supply today while preparing for the lower carbon energies of tomorrow.  Our goal is to support the world's evolving energy needs and achieve net zero by 2050.  Our future plans include a gas terminal and a solar energy farm, projects to support alternative energies such as renewables and hydrogen, and the development of strategic storage to improve fuel supply security. 

Our Culture:

At Viva Energy we aspire to create a great place to work where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute to our success.

Achieving WGEA Employer of Choice accreditation and being certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace by Parents at Work in partnership with UNICEF Australia highlight that we are driven by our people.

We are open to flexibility options including part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you would like to be put in contact with a team member from our diversity pillars – Gender, First Nations Peoples, Pride, Culture, Families and Abilities – as you progress through the recruitment process.