Senior Commercial Director – Public Sector Procurement

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Building Capability Payment (BCP)

Job summary

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government is seeking an EL 2 Commercial Director to lead procurement and contracting efforts across ASA. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, drive complex materiel procurements and contract management, and develop commercial strategies to deliver outcomes in a high-impact program.

A Building Capability Payment may supplement the base salary. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, policy compliance, and stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex materiel procurements, including planning and negotiations and contract execution.
• Ability to provide commercial advice in line with legislation and policies, with strong judgement.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and manage a procurement/contracting team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure integration and consistency across ASA procurement and contracting functions.
• Lead complex materiel procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management with policy compliance.
• Manage allocated resources, priorities and strategic work programs; guide and develop people.
• Deliver innovative commercial outcomes across a range of procurement roles.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

People management

Job description

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government is seeking an EL 2 Commercial Director to lead procurement and contracting efforts across ASA. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, drive complex materiel procurements and contract management, and develop commercial strategies to deliver outcomes in a high-impact program.

A Building Capability Payment may supplement the base salary. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, policy compliance, and stakeholder engagement to