Vendor Engagement Specialist

Vendor Engagement Specialist

**Title **Vendor Engagement Specialist **Position Number **2116

**Reports to **Director Technology Commercial and **Division **Data and Technology
Contracts

**Direct **NIL **Unit **Technology Commercial and
**reports **Contracts

**Job type **Permanent **Location **Brisbane, Newstead

**Salary per **$110,787.00 - 118,529.06 (exc **Position Classification **AC-D
**annum **Superannuation)

**Who is the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator?**

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as a national entity responsible for
regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. Located in Brisbane, the NHVR minimises the
compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistencies across state and
territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

**What is important to us?**

At the NHVR our workplace values set the tone for our organisational culture:

- People matter
- Customer first
- We add value
- Strong partnerships

We value staff with a genuine belief in the work they do and the benefit it will bring. We aim to develop a supportive
work environment which we believe will be achieved by a focus on professionalism, teamwork and collective values.

**What do we expect of our employees?**

The NHVR is seeking an individual who:

- Is committed to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders
- Is energised by identifying new approaches and solutions
- Is innovative in addressing day-to-day challenges
- Is supportive towards colleagues and contributes towards making their workplace an enjoyable place to be

**Commitment to safety, diversity and anti-discrimination**

The NHVR is committed to providing a safe, forward-thinking and tolerant work environment. Diversity within our
workforce is valued as being representative of the standards, values and diversity within the community and clients we
serve.

**Environment**

Through leadership and influence, the NHVR administers a national system that delivers consistent and streamlined
regulatory services and administration to the Australian heavy vehicle road transport sector, reducing regulatory burden
whilst enabling greater safety and productivity.

The Data and Technology Division is responsible for the IT, Analytics, Data, and Digital across all NHVR core functions.

Position Description | Vendor Engagement Specialist

**Primary Objectives**

The role of the Vendor Engagement Specialist will be responsible for identifying key opportunities for driving value out of
the data and technology vendor partnerships.

**Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities**
- Provide expert knowledge of the vendor contract details to support the data and technology division.
- Undertake demand analysis to understand current and future demand for data and technology goods and services

and advise stakeholders on contract management solutions
- Manage target milestones, successes and achievements against contract performance criteria.
- Manage variations and progress claims, prepare financial cost forecasts and monitor cash flow against contracts as

required
- Drive and implement effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and partners
- Performing regular vendor audits across the Data and Technology division to ensure compliance with contract

delivery and service level agreements.
- Developing a vendor scorecard that identifies vendor risk and performance.
- Using existing tooling to capture and maintain vendor details and contract information with accuracy.
- Understanding the emerging technology roadmap and how our vendor strategy aligns.
- Ensure that vendor contracts are current and any changes or amendments either by the vendor or business unit are

actioned in a timely manner in liaison with procurement team.
- Manage multiple tasks and competing priorities whilst delivering and meeting critical deadlines.
- Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.
- Comply with WH&S policies and procedures and contribute and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

**Skills and Capabilities**
- Demonstrated experience in vendor engagement including reviewing contracts and management of service level

agreements (SLA’s).
- Ability to positively influence and negotiate to achieve business outcomes and cost savings through advanced vendor

and supplier management techniques.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with vendors, I and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strong written communication skills including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex

issues and risks in high level documentation including reports, briefings, business cases and service level agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of people to provide consistent, responsive and high-quality advice