Contractor Manager

975947
- Osborne
- Procurement / Purchasing
- Full time
- Closing on: Aug 25 2025

ASC is Australia's submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats' service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation's nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia's national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

The Contractor Manager for the Digital Transformation Program (DTP) reports to the ASC Procurement Manager for Transformation and Partnerships as part of the Corporate Procurement function for the organisation. The Contractor Manager role will manage strategic IT procurement activities covering software, implementation services, and labour hire as part of the Digital Transformation Program. This position will develop, deliver and support business critical category strategies and related sourcing activities through proactive engagement with key business stakeholders and the external market to ensure value for money outcomes. The role is responsible for leading engagement with strategic suppliers and undertaking contracting, management and procurement activity at all levels including defining strategic sourcing strategies, project strategies, schedule planning, coordinate contracting and procurement activities ensuring value for money and delivery on time while managing subcontractor risk.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.

**Responsibilities**
- Establish relationship and liaise with the supplier regarding contract development, negotiations and variations providing effective governance to ensure the supplier is performing in accordance with the contract or Purchase Order (as applicable)
- Manage key contract performance in cooperation with respective contract owners.
- Develop category strategies and sourcing plans that provide value for money, support on time delivery and manage ASCs risk.
- Establish relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure that category and sourcing strategies are aligned with the business objectives and to enlist their support in participating in these activities.
- Understand complex contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk.
- Ensure that best practice procurement is applied across the ASC DTP.
- Provide mentoring to all relevant team members and foster continuous improvement within the team.

**About you**
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience in a relevant Supply Chain role in a defence, manufacturing or resource environment including experience with significant IT implementation agreements
- Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or related fields
- Proven ability to understand, manage and then implement complex and sophisticated contractual arrangements for enterprise software
- Proven experience in delivering significant cost savings and other business value through the development and implementation of sourcing strategy and plans.
- Knowledge of and ability to deliver on category management, strategic sourcing, contracting principles and best practice strategies
- Demonstrated experience delivering significant cost savings and other business value through the development and implementation of sourcing strategy plans
- Proven experience with project management skills to manage sourcing projects to agreed budget restraints and timelines
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to work collaboratively to ensure optimum commercial outcomes

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

**About ASC**

Established in 1985, ASC's 1900-plus staff offer a dep