Senior Contracts Adviser

Provide Corporate Contracting & Procurement expertise using a competitive sourcing methodology and effective management of supplier relationshipsProvide support and input to the Corporate Services portfolioEnsure the vendor performance is reviewed with the support of the Company RepresentativeLead the source to contract process, including tender preparation, evaluation and negotiation, and Contract AwardAct as a focal point for Corporate C&P in Australia and works collaboratively with key Corporate stakeholders in Australia and at times in USAMaintain relationships with Corporate stakeholders to understand their business needs, proactively identify sourcing and contract value opportunities and implement strategies to maximise savingsLeverage market intelligence to evaluate, negotiate and manage annual price fluctuationsPartner with Legal and other support functions to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies and procedures, both internal and externalManage contract life cycle for a portfolio of agreements within area of responsibilityInitiate, organise and lead the negotiations with suppliers according to the desired objectives Monitors savings and overall performance of the sourcing projects (measures, demonstrates and reports savings generated by the sourcing projects and negotiations)Complies with Local Procurement practices and opportunities around maximising social value initiatives with suppliers

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