Commercial Manager

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Leidos Full time

Company Description
**About Us**

Here in Australia, we’re agile and growing fast. Our 1,400 employees are busy building an enviable reputation for innovation and delivery. And, as part of a US-based organisation with 37,000 people and a 50 year history, we are able to draw upon world-leading technical expertise to help us provide the best solutions to our customers.

**Job Description**:
**Your new role**

Based in either Canberra or Melbourne, this role will be responsible for the commercial management of subcontracts across a major and high profile Defence project. It will involve leading new and existing subcontract agreements with key suppliers as well as modifications / change proposals as required. Responsibilities will include:

- Managing existing subcontracts and leading subcontract negotiations, including ensuring the flow down of appropriate and proportionate terms from the Prime Contract;
- Managing supplier arrangements of various types and complexity;
- Identifying and resolving moderate to complex commercial matters on assigned subcontracts, and escalating where required;
- Raising changes to subcontracts, based on agreed changes to the Prime contract;
- Leading subcontract governance meetings with suppliers and ensuring records are kept/accurate;
- Managing all supplier correspondence, information management and compliance to company and customer policies.

**Qualifications**:
**About you**

You are a Commercial Manager with experience in a defence or federal government domain. You bring:

- A Bachelor’s degree in commerce, law, business or related discipline;
- 3+ years prior relevant experience in managing subcontract or ‘buy-side’ arrangements;
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers;
- Successful track record of developing, mobilising and managing a variety of subcontract types and complexity in a multi-disciplinary environment;
- Strong organisational, written and oral communication skills;
- Must be able to work independently, multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with mínimal supervision;
- Familiarity with Australian Federal Government contracting methodologies;
- Prior experience in Defence and/or Health Industries is highly desirable.

Additional Information
**What You'll Love**

Over the last year, we have successfully adapted our approach to enable everyone - whether working remotely from home, an office or a customer site - to continue to be collaborative, productive and, above all, safe and healthy. We proudly embrace diversity and support our people at every stage of their Leidos journey in terms of inclusion, accessibility and flexibility.

At Leidos, you will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to Be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.
- Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1._

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