Contracts Analyst

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We’re seeking a detail-driven Contracts Analyst to play a key role in shaping our procurement success. In this role, you’ll prepare and monitor procurement contracts, ensuring they align with organisational objectives, legal requirements, and compliance standards. You’ll contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement projects while supporting supplier performance management through insightful analysis and reporting.

What you’ll be doing

- Collaborate with contract owners, procurement leads and legal counsels to finalise contract formation accurately and promptly, seeking necessary input from finance, IT and risk subject matter experts.
- Ensure relevant due diligence is completed prior to seeking contract approval.
- Identify and communicate potential risks, inconsistencies, or non-compliance issues in draft and active contracts.
- Maintain and update contract databases and repositories to ensure all documentation is accurate and accessible.
- Administer contract execution, contract variations, extensions, and terminations.
- Analyse spend data, prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries to provide insights on contract performance, risks, and compliance.
- Monitor and report supplier/contract performance against contract obligations and KPIs.
- Assist in dispute resolution and contract close-out processes.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance contract governance and efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to contract management.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

- Minimum 3+ years of proven experience in contract administration or procurement support roles.
- Practical understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and procurement processes.
- Experience in generating reports from SAP and building Power BI / Excel-based dashboards or similar applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High-level proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Organisational and time management skills to manage competing deadlines.
- Agility to adapt to various goods and services category requirements.
- Customer-focused, curious, self-motivated.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team membersgetthe opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now

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