Asset Maintenance Procurement and Contracts Manager

Adelaide Airport; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide Airport is seeking an Asset Maintenance Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead contract oversight, negotiate with suppliers, and manage asset maintenance procurement across Adelaide and Parafield Airports.

You will drive value through governance, renewals, and performance management, while ensuring compliance, budgeting and timely delivery in a fast-paced multi-site environment. Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and a proven ability to lead a small team are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential tertiary qualifications in Commercial and Contracts Management, Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Experience with Asset Maintenance procurement activities.
• Proven contract management capability.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract oversight with AAL suppliers to drive commercial and operational outcomes.
• Support and develop the Facilities Maintenance Contract Coordinator with guidance and feedback, monitoring performance.
• Lead and manage procurement activities for asset maintenance contract delivery at Adelaide & Parafield Airports.
• Provide support to the Head of Facilities with management and oversight of the Facilities maintenance budgets, including procurement activities.
• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute asset maintenance contracts in conjunction with AAL Procurement and Legal.
• Conduct negotiations on supply arrangements to drive value and achieve budget targets.
• Establish and maintain a robust supplier contracts governance framework for all contracted spend within the Facilities Maintenance & Asset Management portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a contract renewal program to maximise spend under contract.
• Lead oversight of supplier performance against KPIs to drive value and achieve service levels.
• Work with the Procurement Manager to plan, program and execute procurement for FM spend, including contract renewals.
• Identify opportunities to aggregate spend and rationalise supply sources to drive efficiency.
• Analyse supplier pool for suitability based on future spend profiles.
• Ensure maintenance contracts emphasise value, continuity of supply, and risk mitigation.
• Support the Facilities Maintenance team in managing supplier performance and contract deliverables.
• Coordinate regular contractor performance meetings and track key metrics.
• Manage contracts, pricing structures, and commercial terms for nominated suppliers.
• Assist in resolving contractor issues and disputes.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, specification optimisation and supplier rationalisation.
• Maintain data in ERP and procurement systems.
• Develop optimal procurement strategies with AAL Procurement.
• Ensure modern slavery compliance and sustainable procurement requirements.

Skills

Asset procurement

Contract management

Contractor management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Multi-project mgmt

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Commercial & Contracts Management

Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Details: Asset Maintenance Procurement and Contracts Manager

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Asset Maintenance Procurement and Contracts Manager

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN446

Location

Employment Type

Employment Type FT - Full-time

Hours Per Week (Part Time Only)

Key Accountabilities

• Lead contract oversight with AAL suppliers to drive desired commercial and operational outcomes.
• Lead, support and develop the Facilities Maintenance Contract Coordinator by setting clear priorities and expectations, providing regular guidance and feedback, monitoring performance, and supporting capability development and effective delivery of contract administration activities.
• Lead and manage procurement activities for asset maintenance contract delivery at Adelaide & Parafield Airports.
• Provide support to the Head of Facilities with management and oversight of the Facilities maintenance budgets, including supporting the wider team in procurement activities.
• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute asset maintenance contracts in conjunction with AAL Procurement and Legal.
• Conduct negotiations on supply arrangements and manage contract discussions to drive value and achieve budget targets.
• Establish and maintain a robust supplier contracts and governance framework for all contracted spend within the Facilities Maintenance & Asset Management portfolio
• Develop and maintain a contract renewal program to maximise operational spend held under contract to drive value and consistency to operate within budget.
• Lead oversight of supplier performance against agreed KPIs to drive value for AAL and achieve desired service levels.
• Work with the Procurement Manager to plan, program and execute procurement for FM spend, including contract renewals.
• Identify opportunities to aggregate spend and rationalise supply sources to drive operational efficiency.
• Work closely with AAL Procurement to analyse supplier pool, capability and suitability for AAL based on known future spend profiles.
• Ensure maintenance contracts emphasise value, continuity of supply, and risk mitigation.
• Support the Facilities Maintenance team by actively managing supplier performance and enforcing accountability against contract deliverables.
• Organise and coordinate regular contractor performance meetings, including tracking key performance and cost metrics.
• Manage contracts, pricing structures, and commercial terms for nominated suppliers
• Assist the Facilities Maintenance team in resolving contractor issues and disputes.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, specification optimisation, and supplier rationalisation.
• Maintain accurate data, pricing, and contracts within ERP and procurement systems.
• Develop optimal procurement strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality results, in conjunction with AAL Procurement.
• Ensure modern slavery compliance and sustainable procurement requirements are met.
• Maintain thorough records of all contract-related correspondence and documentation.
• Communicate consistently with internal and external stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives and priorities are clearly defined and achieved.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Commercial and Contracts Management, Supply Chain Management or similar.

Experience

Essential

• Experience with Asset Maintenance procurement activities;
• Proven contract management capability;
• Well versed in contractor management;
• Experience of working in an operationally focused team;
• Demonstrated experience leading, supporting and developing a direct report, including setting expectations, prioritising work, providing feedback and managing performance;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with competing timelines;
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability;
• Capable in stakeholder management
• Confidence managing escalations, disputes, and complex negotiations

Desirable

• Minimum of five years’ experience in similar role

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated commitment to AAL’s vision, mission and values;
• Ability to work autonomously with attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, negotiate and influence people at all levels;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively;
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and a desire to achieve successful outcomes;
• High level of customer service skills;
• Ability to accept responsibility and work under pressure with conflicting deadlines.