Senior Contract Administrator (Procurement)

Redpath Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Partners, a reputable head contractor delivering health and data centre projects, seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator with a strong procurement focus. Based at head office, you will oversee end-to-end procurement across multiple projects, leading subcontractor tendering, negotiations and awards.

You will collaborate with the Head of Procurement and Commercial Manager, manage procurement schedules, supplier relationships, and provide commercial reporting to support delivery and cost

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator within a commercial construction environment.
• Strong exposure to procurement, subcontractor tendering and package letting.
• Experience with a reputable Tier 2 or Tier 3 head contractor.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and competing priorities.
• Experience preparing tender comparisons and procurement reports.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end procurement activities across multiple construction projects.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, including tender preparation, scope development, tender reviews and commercial comparisons.
• Manage subcontractor tender processes, negotiations and recommendations for award.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules, ensuring packages are procured in line with project programmes.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and key suppliers.
• Identify procurement risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Work with Project Managers to align procurement strategies with project requirements.
• Assist with commercial reporting, cost analysis and procurement performance tracking.
• Support Head of Procurement and Commercial Manager with broader commercial initiatives.

Skills

Procurement management

Subcontractor tendering

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Procurement scheduling

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a reputable head contractor assisting with the delivery of projects across the health and data centre sectors.

With a strong pipeline of work and a growing commercial team, they are looking to bring on an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator with a strong focus on procurement.

Based out of head office, you'll work closely with the Head of Procurement and Commercial Manager, taking responsibility for procurement activities across a range of projects. This role will suit someone who enjoys the front-end commercial process, from tendering and trade package procurement through to subcontractor negotiations and contract awards, rather than being solely focused on the day-to-day administration of an individual project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end procurement activities across multiple construction projects.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, including tender preparation, scope development, tender reviews and commercial comparisons.
• Manage subcontractor tender processes, negotiations and recommendations for award.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules, ensuring packages are procured in line with project programmes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and key suppliers.
• Identify procurement risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project requirements.
• Assist with commercial reporting, cost analysis and procurement performance tracking.
• Support the Head of Procurement and Commercial Manager with broader commercial and procurement initiatives.
• Ensure procurement processes are consistent, commercially sound and aligned with business objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator within a commercial construction environment.
• Strong exposure to procurement, subcontractor tendering and package letting.
• Experience working for a reputable Tier 2 or Tier 3 head contractor.
• A strong understanding of construction contracts, scopes of work and commercial negotiations.
• The ability to manage multiple procurement packages and competing priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing tender comparisons, procurement reports and subcontract recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and commercially driven approach.
• Data or health experience is preferred

What's On Offer?

• Join an agile, growing business with an expanding project pipeline.
• Greater exposure to senior commercial leadership and business operations.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contribution will be recognised.
• Genuine opportunity for career progression as the business continues to grow.