Business Development Manager 4 [AQ-26073]

Aquent; Redmond; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aquent invites experienced professionals to join a global technology leader through our client collaboration in Australia. You will bridge internal stakeholders with external partners, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate agreements to optimize cloud and software contracts.

You will drive governance, review proposals, and help shape processes that enable high-impact product delivery while leveraging your expertise in business development and vendor management.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of professional experience in business development, supplier management, or contract negotiation.
• Proven experience reviewing contracts, cost proposals, and managing partner relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and interpersonal capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to commit to an 18-month contract engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, evaluate, and manage external suppliers for outsourcing, development, and software/cloud needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, cloud orders, and software contracts.
• Establish and maintain seamless communication channels across business units and project teams.
• Review cost proposals, contract supplements, and set up project work breakdown structures.
• Maintain the storage, retrieval, and reporting of project communications data and business metrics.
• Track blocking issues and collaborate with deal stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.
• Support post-deal governance, executing plans across business, technical, and operational teams to measure results against defined success metrics.
• Document best practices, establish business processes, and maintain key team tools to support continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Vendor relations

MS Word

MS Excel

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Partnering with Aquent opens doors to some of the world's most innovative companies, including our client, a global technology leader dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals worldwide. By joining this dynamic team through Aquent, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and shaping strategic partnerships that fuel cutting-edge technology development.

The Opportunity

In this key operational role, you will have a direct impact on the efficiency and success of major technology initiatives. You will act as the vital bridge between internal stakeholders and external partners, managing critical supplier relationships, drafting key agreements, and optimizing business processes. Your strategic oversight will ensure projects kick off smoothly and resources are utilized effectively, directly contributing to the seamless delivery of high-impact products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and manage external suppliers for outsourcing, development, and software/cloud needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, cloud orders, and software contracts.
• Establish and maintain seamless communication channels across business units and project teams.
• Review cost proposals, contract supplements, and set up project work breakdown structures.
• Maintain the storage, retrieval, and reporting of project communications data and business metrics.
• Track blocking issues and collaborate with deal stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.
• Support post-deal governance, executing plans across business, technical, and operational teams to measure results against defined success metrics.
• Document best practices, establish business processes, and maintain key team tools to support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of professional experience in business development, supplier management, or contract negotiation.
• Proven experience reviewing contracts, cost proposals, and managing partner relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and interpersonal capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to commit to an 18-month contract engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a large-scale, global technology enterprise.
• Experience with Enterprise Applications.

Client Description

Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you’ll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed—you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you’ll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.