Contract and Procurement Manager

**The Opportunity**:
Newcastle Anglican has an exciting opportunity for a professional Contract and Procurement Manager to join the finance team. You will be responsible for delivering procurement and contract management advice, as well as manage end to end procurement processes, including fleet procurement, to meet Newcastle Anglican’s current and emerging needs. As the Contract and Procurement Manager you will be responsible for leading the fleet, Accounts Payable and Procurement teams.

**Why you’ll love working with us**:
At Newcastle Anglican, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
**Growth & Development**: Dedicated professional development support
**Family Friendly**: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
**Smart Salary Packaging**: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills - up to $611 per fortnight.
**Education Perks**: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
**Wellness Boost**: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
**Mental Health Support**: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
**Career Progression**: Real opportunities for advancement.
**Flexibility**: We support flexible work arrangements.

**Role & Responsibilities**:

- Over-see the end-to-end account payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, and payment processing
- Manage the negotiation of terms and conditions with vendors, suppliers and clients to ensure appropriate terms for Newcastle Anglican.
- Review and assess current and potential contracts and their financial impact on the organisation. Including, evaluating ongoing costs, risks, and alignment to the organisation’s financial objectives.
- Identify and mitigate financial risk associated with contracts.
- Ensure contracts comply with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and internal policies.
- Collaborate with the broader Finance team to contribute as required to budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Monitor contract performance to ensure that costs are managed effectively and remain within budgetary constraints.
- Preparation of reports and analysis related to contracts for management review and decision-making.
- Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers from a financial perspective, ensuring that contracts are executed in accordance with agreed-upon terms and conditions.
- Oversee the administrative aspects of contracts, such as contract documentation, storage, invoicing, and payment processing.
- Continuous review and improvement of contract management processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness.
- Oversee the acquisition, leasing and disposal of fleet vehicles in alignment with organisational goals
- Monitor fleet performance metrics and work with the Fleet Coordinator to address any issues or improve service levels.
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures to manage risks associated with Procurement, Accounts Payable and Fleet Operations.

**About you?**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business or another related field.
- Ability to bring diverse teams together and implement continual process improvements.
- Extensive experience in a procurement, tendering and contracting environment.
- Comprehensive experience in coordinating and managing in a flexible, multi-skilled team environment with advanced interpersonal, communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
- Ability to provide technical leadership, coupled with people and project coordination skills.
- Demonstrated competence in PC Applications software, e.g. Word, Excel, Contract Administration Applications and Integrated Business systems.
- Experience working in the Health, Aged Care or Community Services Sectors, or a demonstrated understanding of these sectors (desirable)
- Membership with Australian recognised Procurement Associations (e.g. AAPCM, CIPSA) (desirable)

**Who we are?**

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

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