Contracts and Procurement Services Leader

Overview Contracts and Procurement Services Leader – DPS team. We are looking for a leader to join our Delivery Phase Services team to grow and manage Contracts and Procurement (C&P) services for clients on complex projects across Australia.
Our DPS team is a virtual region spanning the country. We welcome candidates located throughout Australia who can bring a team together and collaborate toward common goals.
Responsibilities Lead the growth and development of the C&P team, using client processes, systems and procedures for the delivery of contracts and procurements services for DPS projects
Provide governance over the contract and procurement services provided direct to clients, usually via client processes and procedures
Provide governance over the GHD/client contract and procurement services cost/time/resource estimates (for direct tender input and input to client planning as part of study phases)
Be the primary contact for contract and procurement services with key clients to support strategy development, escalation of issues and support for key projects / packages or contract issues
Assist in the delivery of C&P work for clients as required
Team leadership responsibilities Planning and performance: Identify and implement contract and procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and implement an annual business plan for the team
Proactively manage team performance and people
Manage and mitigate risk, ensure the safety of the people within the team, and that projects are managed in line with GHD's Quality, HSE and IMS compliance standards
Client focus: Champion GHD\'s Client Experience principles and ensure these are upheld within the group
People management: Develop and mentor employees and lead team engagement
Project delivery leadership: Manage the allocation of people to projects, foster clear communication and project leadership within the team
Support the month-end invoicing, forecasting and oversee financial management of the team
What you will bring to the team Ability to lead a team comprising different skill levels who are engaged in different stages of a project lifecycle, for different clients
Experience in contracting & procurement strategy development and implementation
Experience in the review of all forms of contractual and commercial documentation including various forms of contracts, contracting plans, commercial letters, variations, assessment of and drafting responses to contractor claims
Experience in negotiations on behalf of clients
Project delivery mindset and general understanding of project construction methodology
General understanding of common law practices and regulations in relation to contract management
Experience in tender compilation including modifications to standard client documentation
Experience dealing with contractors and suppliers in relation to contract and procurement management
Experience in analysis, management and negotiation of claims
Strong communicator and influencer
A collaborator who works well nationally and brings people together for the best collective outcomes
Interested? Apply Now
Jeremy Truong
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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