Contract Advisor

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Government - State (Government & Defence) CONTRACT ADVISOR (12 months – Fixed term) About the Role The Supply team is seeking applications from suitably experienced candidates for a Contract Advisor role for a 12 month, fixed term arrangement. Reporting to the Supply Superintendent and working in a dedicated team, you will be accountable and responsible for negotiating, implementing, administering and management of Contracts for services, projects and capital purchases and providing assistance and guidance to designated contract owners in meeting their contract management responsibilities. Ensuring that the GPC risk profile remains uncompromised including the mitigation and management of commercial and contract risks. Key Responsibilities: Development of procurement strategies, contracts, tenders, scoping, negotiations, preparing tenders, expressions of interest, contract departures and implementing supply contract /legally binding instruments for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) /Power of Attorney's (POA) approval; Administer supply contracts, monitor suppliers' performance, and coordinate the purchase of materials and services in accordance with GPC Policy; Providing contract management and commercial advice; Collaborating with internal and external teams and resources on a range of matters, such as contractor management, variations and contractual disputes; Ensure contract and procurement activities are conducted within GPC and Government Policy – specifically the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP). About You We are looking for candidates who are self-starters, problem solvers and have the ability to work within a collaborative team environment. It would be desirable for you to hold a qualification in procurement, finance or business with experience in procurement and contract management preferred and have a minimum of Level 3 certification under the Queensland Purchasing Certification Program or ability to complete (Level 4 desirable). Please complete the online application form and submit a cover letter, resume and copies of any qualifications as part of your application. Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting the recruitment team on (07) 4976 1686 . Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr