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Form of workBirdon Pty Ltd is proudly an Australian owned global company, providing whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime energy, and resource sectors. With continual growth and diversification, we are currently seeking for a Contract Specialist.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide commercial input for the development of sourcing strategies;
- Prepare tender packages and contractual documents;
- Manage the tender process, facilitate the evaluation of tender proposals and conduct all commercial negotiations whilst ensuring probity is maintained during the tender process;
- Prepare / present contract award recommendations and compile formal contract documentation;
- Manage contractor and internal stakeholder relationships and monitor contract performance;
- Investigate and seek early resolution to tendering and contracting issues or disputes;
- Identify and create opportunities for cost reduction and value adding when entering into supplier arrangements; and
- Liaise with Senior Management, site-based Production / Engineering, Legal Department, Finance Department and other Contracts Department personnel, to facilitate outcomes for contract-related matters.
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications at degree level in relevant discipline.
- Experience as a contracts specialist in government or defence;
- Experience in the development of sourcing strategies, tendering including conduct of tender clarifications/negotiations/evaluation, drafting of contractual clauses to suit final negotiated positions, drafting of general commercial documentation and, facilitation of general commercial/contractual requirements in post-award period;
- Demonstrated success in contract negotiations, including cost savings, dispute/claim resolution and managing contractor and internal stakeholder relationships;
- Demonstrated success in achieving best value and commercial outcome throughout a contract life cycle;
- A solid understanding of principles of contract law, and the ability to properly and adequately identify, allocate and manage risks and exposures;
- Committed to the achievement of individual, team and company objectives consistent with agreed values and behaviours in a customer-service focused environment;
- Understanding of military and government project documentation standards.
Benefits:
- EAP
- Onsite Parking
- 9-day fortnight
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working environment
- Professional development
- Hybrid working environment
- Opportunity in career progression
We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. And we pride ourselves in been a family-owned business that values the importance of family and have embedded this culture in our working environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Birdon proudly supports the Prime Minister's Veterans Employment program.
To learn more about Birdon, please visit our website https://birdongroup.com
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