Strategic Contract Manager

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time
Job Title: Principal Contract Manager

A permanent, full-time opportunity has arisen for a Principal Contract Manager to join the Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance (PSCF) team at SA Health.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring contract management strategies comply with policy requirements and identifying control measures to effectively manage commercial risk.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing risks, establishing mitigation strategies and controls, and monitoring risks in relation to contract management, particularly for complex contracts across multiple sites.
  • Contract and supplier relationship management, including management of strategic improvement initiatives and issue resolutions.
  • Providing support and guidance to stakeholders, including implementation and ongoing review of contract management plans, management of contract reviews, and management of performance reviews, and contract management planning.
  • Developing and implementing specific contract management strategies, procedures and processes in conjunction with key business stakeholders.
  • Creating strategies to support contract and supplier development to ensure optimal performance and capability.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Extensive knowledge pertaining to contemporary contract management principles and methodologies, tools and techniques, and the principles of Australian Contract Law and their application to commercial contracting.
  • Extensive knowledge pertaining to supply chain principles and methodologies, with demonstrated experience in supply chain improvements delivered to extract further value from contract deliverables.
  • Proven ability to build credibility and rapport with internal and external senior stakeholders to develop trust and cooperation, including the ability to design and execute stakeholder communication so that expectations are effectively managed.
  • Extensive experience in reading and interpreting terms and conditions, in contract management and designing performance measurement mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing change to address challenges within organisations and/or supply markets.
About SA Health

SA Health is a leading healthcare provider in South Australia, dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community.

We are passionate about ensuring seamless sourcing and distribution of goods and services to empower quality healthcare for South Australians.

As a member of our team, you will experience a workplace which values your growth and emphasises your well-being.

Benefits include:

  • Career development opportunities, including continuous learning programs and secondment opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working environment and flexible working hours.
  • Study support options, including study leave or reimbursement.
  • Health and wellness initiatives, including access to an Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).


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