Commercial Manager

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia KBR, Inc Full time

Title: Commercial Manager - Contracts

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia's largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

The Opportunity:

The Contract Manager is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve contract management work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements. They will provide detailed contract management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to products sustained and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

The Contract Manager will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role. They will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert policy advice. They will have in-depth knowledge of the contract management function and are responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures. They will engage in complex to very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes.

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Melbourne. Interstate applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This position will require an active AGSVA NV1 clearance on commencement and the successful candidate must be willing to upgrade to an NV2.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
  • Accountable for the provision of procurement planning, tendering and contract management activities to support SPO product management, ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
  • Provide advice, direction, and assistance to the Product Manager and Fleet Managers to support contract management and commercial strategy outcomes.
  • Support contract negotiations, preparation of Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), and contact performance/compliance measurement and management.
  • Engage and negotiate with clients and stakeholders and respond to issues, taking the initiative to identify alternate action where necessary.
  • Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders including industry representatives.
  • Design and implement mitigation strategies for the risks associated with contract management activities, supplier's performance and compliance with mandatory requirements and suggest relevant improvement.
  • Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and mandatory policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:

  • Tertiary Degree in Business, Finance or Law.
  • Experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, and procurement within a Defence setting.
  • Strong knowledge of ASDEFCON.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and manage issues to support delivery of capability.
  • Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and ensure that procurement, contracting and tendering requirements are in line with legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
  • Ability to analyse, develop and implement work plans to support delivery of outcomes.

If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.

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