Senior Contract Manager

Job description

• NSW Government Department
• 6 Month Contract Role - Possible Extension
• $700-$900 Per Day + Super (Depending on Experience)
• St Leonard's Location

• Develop and implement frameworks, strategies, systems and solutions to improve the efficiency of the contract management function and enhance supplier relationships and outcomes.
• Develop and execute detailed Contract Management Plans, including establishing KPIs and governance structures, risk identification and mitigation, monitoring and reporting performance benefits and intervening where necessary, to achieve the objectives of the contract.
• Provide expert advice to procurement professionals and stakeholders on the formulation of contract clauses, as well as strategies to manage supplier performance and development, improve future contract outcomes and build the overall effectiveness of the procurement function.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder and supplier relationships to identify and minimise risk, resolve issues as they arise and maximise value from the contract.
• Prepare and lead complex and sensitive negotiations for contract variations, contract renewals and claims/disputes to deliver better procurement outcomes and mitigate commercial risks.
• Provide leadership, direction and effective Contract Management to deliver high quality services to the organisation.
• Manage the performance of contracts, adhering to the Departments Contract Management Framework.

• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent working experience and knowledge of NSW Procurement Policy. Professional Procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS or above) is desirable.
• Extensive procurement experience operating in a complex, fast paced, changing environment with sound understanding of contract development, supplier management and procurement metrics reporting.
• Experience in contemporary procurement and contract management policies and procedures and embedding best practice principles aligned to a public sector context;
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities with demonstrated experience and abilities to coach, influence and work with stakeholders to achieve effective procurement outcome.