Supplier Advisory Manager

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We are a business fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people. And that's where we come in…. the amazing people part. We don't sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.
The Supplier Advisory Manager is a key partner in shaping and advising on supplier agreements across IT and Indirect spend. You'll ensure contracts are commercially sound, compliant with Singtel Group policies, and aligned with Optus' strategic priorities. Beyond day-to-day contract management, this role drives continuous improvement in governance frameworks and contributes to wider procurement transformation initiatives, helping strengthen supplier relationships and deliver long-term value.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts to ensure commercial soundness, risk mitigation, and compliance with policies and frameworks.
Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to manage contractual risks, support governance, and provide post-execution oversight including disputes and supplier offboarding.
Drive governance and process improvement by enhancing contracting frameworks, templates, and workflows while ensuring effective performance and risk management.
Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and Business Units to align contract terms with business needs and supplier risk management.
Educate stakeholders and mentor team members to strengthen commercial, contractual, and performance management capabilities.
What makes you perfect for the role?
5+ years' experience in contract/vendor management, strategic planning, and risk mitigation.
Degree in business or commercial discipline, with strong commercial acumen.
Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Background in telecommunications desirable and experience leading/coaching contract management professionals.
Benefits
3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit
Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks
Competitive leave including 2 'Connected Leave' Days
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Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.
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Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon
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Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive.
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