Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts specialist to join their collaborative, high performing team on a 12-18 month period.
The Contract Specialist is accountable and responsible for negotiating, implementing, administering and management of Contracts for services, projects and capital purchases and providing the assistance and guidance to designated contract owners in meeting their contract management responsibility. Ensure that risk profile remains uncompromised including the mitigation and management of commercial and contract risks.
This role will also assist the Contracts Specialist Lead and Supply Superintendent in procurement and contract management to deliver and maintain best value outcomes from contract and supply activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of procurement strategies, contracts, tenders, scoping, negotiations, preparing tenders, expressions of interest, contract departures and implementing supply contract /legally binding instruments for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) /Power of Attorney’s (POA) approval;
- Manage and administer supply contracts, monitor suppliers' performance, lead contract owners in dispute resolutions and coordinate contract variations as they arise
- Provide direction and guidance to whole of business to ensure the purchase of materials and services is in accordance with organisations Policy.
- Providing strategic contract management and commercial advice;
- Collaborating with internal and external teams and resources on a range of matters, such as contractor management, variations and contractual disputes;
- Ensure contract and procurement activities are conducted within organisation and Government Policy – specifically Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP).
Successful candidates will be contacted directly.