▷ High Salary: Commercial Manager

Title:
Commercial Manager

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Manager to join our Australia Defence and Security Solutions (ADSS) team. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting both the ADSS Commercial Function and project delivery teams through strategic commercial oversight and contractual management.

This is a senior role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex and high-value contractual arrangements across multiple concurrent initiatives. You'll be joining a high-performing team committed to excellence, innovation, and delivery in a vital national industry.

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Sydney with regular travel to Garden Island. Interstate candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis however relocation will be required.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

- Contribute to the development, negotiation, review and management of contracts to effectively mitigate risks and maximise opportunities
- Manage client concerns or issues in a timely and effective manner
- Contribute to negotiations of key subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring appropriate flow downs, addressing risks, and incorporating compensation provisions from the contract
- Responsible for creating and managing subcontracts, ensuring alignment with project requirements and organisational standards
- Provide support to projects by overseeing all commercial aspects of affiliated contracts.
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and interface with internal business functions to guarantee and assure contract compliance
- Utilise specialised knowledge and skills to solve complex and unique problems related to commercial and procurement activities
- Evaluate and manage project commercial risks, ensuring alignment with KBR's internal policies. This includes overseeing finance, insurance, controls, estimating, compliance, and procurement activities within the project.
- Collaborate with internal business functions to provide comprehensive support to projects. This involves interfacing with various stakeholders to address project requirements and challenges.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

- Current AGSVA Baseline security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in business / law; or demonstrated relevant professional experience
- Significant experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement
- Demonstrated experience in negotiation and support
- Well-developed communication skills
- Experienced user of MS Office products.

Benefits of KBR

- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Reservist leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Discounted employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

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

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For shortlisted candidates, you may be invited to complete a short psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. These assessments help us gain a fair and objective understanding of your strengths and working style.

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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