Contracts Manager

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• Join one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand.
• Flexible base location - Split your time in the office and work from home.
• Key leadership role with opportunity to make an impact.
• Full-time permanent role with a respected stable ASX listed organisation with considerable room for career progression and development.

About the role: As our Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts and service level agreements with our diverse suppliers. You will ensure compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate risks associated with contracts. You will possess well-developed business acumen, negotiation skills, and have the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Flexible on office location with options to base from any of our Australian state head offices. Preference for Sydney or Melbourne; however, we are open to the right applicant. This is a hybrid working environment, splitting your time in the office and working from home. What you’ll be doing:

• Contract preparation and drafting for suppliers, ensuring these meet compliance with Ventia organisational standards.
• Assist in negotiations with suppliers regarding terms and conditions aiming for favourable outcomes for the Ventia organisation.
• Risk identification and management supporting strategies to minimise exposure.
• Stakeholder management fostering relationships that enhance collaboration and proactively address contract-related issues.
• Develop and implement performance metrics to assess supplier performance and ensure compliance monitoring.
• Provide training to team members on contract management best practices enhancing the overall effectiveness of the procurement team.
• Market research support to ensure we are up to date on industry trends and pricing benchmarks.

About you:

• Degree qualified within a relevant discipline, business, law, commercial or similar.
• Demonstrated experience within contract management or procurement within a complex environment managing supplier contracts and compliance.
• Analytical individual with understanding of financial principles relating to contracts enabling effective cost management and analysis.
• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills, both written and verbal, able to partner with various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed knowledge of regulations, policies, and governing contracts and procurement activities.
• Proficient in resolving disputes or conflicts that arise during contract lifecycles.
• Exposure to change management and ability to align contract management strategies to organisational goals.
• Leadership experience championing a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

About Ventia: Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us. Diversity: Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans and spouses, and people with disabilities. How to apply: If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button. Position Reference Number: 160649 Job Segment: Contract Manager, Procurement, Market Research, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Marketing, Research #J-18808-Ljbffr