Senior Contracts & Procurement Lead (Health & Data)

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

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