Strategic Contracts Manager

19 hours ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Hunter Water Corporation Full time

Get the balance right - flexible working options available (including hybrid working)
- Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community
- 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a Strategic Contracts Manager to join our Commercial and Procurement Group in our Finance and Business Performance Division for a fixed term 2 year period.

**Our Company**

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

- A range of additional leave benefits - including additional Public Holidays, Community Service Leave, paid Parental Leave.
- Health & Wellbeing benefits - including Fitness Passport, access to discounted health fund & health services and
- Employee Assistance Program
- 38 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Salary Package plus Superannuation (please call to discuss)
- Performance Pay

**The Challenge**

**What you’ll do**:

- In support of Hunter Water’s complex and strategic programs of work, create fit for purpose commercial and procurement strategies and supplier contract models to deliver best practice outcomes.
- Engage and influence team members and internal stakeholders to effectively enable development and implementation of procurement and contract documentation.
- Ensure Hunter Water’s liabilities and financial risk are appropriately managed within carefully drafted contracts to suit the purpose and outcomes sought by Hunter Water for each project.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers to establish KPIs to evaluate supplier performance across each project, to ensure supplier obligations are achieved, and where improvements can be made throughout the project lifecycle.
- Negotiate and resolve contract issues and disputes with suppliers in a positive manner in consultation with the Commercial & Procurement and Legal Groups as required.

**What you’ll need to be successful**:
**Essential Criteria**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Project Management or related field
- Comprehensive background in creating contract models and delivering successful contract management outcomes at a senior level with a strong sense of business ethics and probity
- Well-developed business/commercial acumen with a focus on customer service

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Post Graduate qualifications in procurement, supply chain, commercial law or related field
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and negotiating partnerships and strategic alliances to achieve outcomes
- Relevant training in contracting or procurement
- Work Experience in a regulatory environment

**Application Steps**

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and provide a current resume.

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