Procurement/ Contract Management Specialists

3 months ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia QinetiQ Full time

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in around 60 locations across the world.

We have a unique depth and breadth of expertise across the product and systems lifecycle, helping our customers to create, test and use capability. Our world leading expertise in science, technology and engineering is critical to our customers’ mission in responding to the threat environment they are facing.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are essentially looking for people who are great communicators and possess technical and scientific knowledge and an appreciation of the business environment. We offer interesting work in which you will;
Enhance your relationship management skills and experience by undertaking complex negotiations with industry, academia and other government agencies

Gain exposure to the breadth of work across divisions and gain an understanding of the work programs whilst interacting with senior executives in Defence and external organisations

Interact with a diverse set of external stakeholders and support partnering

Develop a broader understanding of the organisation’s strategic intent in partnering

**Your responsibilities will include**:
Drafting strategically important contracts and agreements in support of Defence Innovation, Science & Technology (IS&T)

Establishing contracts and agreements from initiation to execution, including providing templates, guidance to team members, providing document advice and a final review on agreements, for senior divisional execution

Providing advice, support and policy guidance for external agreements in a timely and accurate manner, and manage external agreements workflow

Liaising and negotiating with stakeholders to recognise their priorities and develop solutions to meet their needs and expectations

Interpreting and translating information between customers, Defence personnel, senior management and scientific teams to align strategic goals and project outcomes

Generating briefing material, reports and other correspondence on engagements and undertake staff training briefings on industry engagement, business relationships, establishing agreements, and intellectual property

As an ideal applicant you will present with appropriate tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) coupled with substantial procurement/ contracts management experience within Defence projects. Superior interpersonal, stakeholder management and influencing skills are also important as is a team orientation and high levels of self-motivation.

Due to the nature of these upcoming roles, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance. Current security clearance will be viewed favourably.

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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

**Some of our benefits include**:
Individual Professional development allowance

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Flexible work

Purchased leave program & loyalty leave

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

Annual incentive scheme

Complimentary salary continuance insurance

Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

Relaxed dress code


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