- Support the business and contribute to the development and management of contracts with suppliers of goods and services
- Permanent opportunity, hybrid working based out of Sydney Olympic Park
- Offering a competitive base salary $115,836.00, plus superannuation!
At Sydney Water, we achieve together, through our diverse skills, mindsets, and backgrounds, we help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
About us
Together, we work to design solutions for our growing cities and create a better life through world-class water services. We’re looking for people who are passionate about working together to drive innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer experiences.
About the role
Reporting to the Regional Contracts Manager this role will see you assist with the development, implementation and management of enterprise-wide category and contract strategies and support the review of project requirements to confirm adequate level of completion, liaising with necessary departments and business units.
- Provide support to pricing reviews and contract re-negotiation, attending scheduled performance reviews, resolving supplier performance matters and incidents, setting work allocation for panel suppliers, participation in supplier management and development forums and preparation of recommendations for contract review.
- Assist in the quotation process including issuing request for Quotation, assessing against Procurement’s commercial requirements and issuing notice of acceptance/amendment/decline.
- Assist with drafting, finalise, and seek approval on Contract Management Plans including meeting cadence and detail.
- Support and administer the review and seek approvals of all variations occurring for compliance with contract and commercial validity in line with SWC delegations.
- Work with the Senior Contract Management Officer to assist with dealing with contractual issues and variations as they are raised, and consult with the business, Legal, insurance and compliance to prepare the necessary documentation
About you
This role will suit a team member well versed in managing the terms and conditions of contracts, ideally you will be experienced working with GC21 and Australian Standard contracts.
As a contract administrator you are skilled in contract variations, payments and drafting documentation in this all-rounder position seeing you engaging your stakeholders to achieve best outcomes.
To be successful for this position you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with infrastructure, construction and MRO sector and/or proven role experience
- 3+ years’ experience working in contract management in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector
- Develop detailed Contract Management plans that include defined KPIs, a pre-determined approach to feedback, and an action plan to address non-performance issues
- Strong stakeholder management skills with multiple stakeholders and in particular external suppliers
- Draws out and articulates customer and/or business requirements and translates them into selection criteria, SLA's within a contract and on-going performance evaluation criteria
Closing date: 27th January 2023
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information please contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.
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We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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