Sourcing and Contract Consultant (Technology)

Cathara Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathara Consulting is seeking an experienced Technology Sourcing and Contract Management Specialist to support strategic sourcing, procurement and contract management across a complex technology environment. The role will manage sourcing initiatives from planning through to contract establishment, while also supporting governance and vendor performance across the lifecycle.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams and legal representatives to maximize value, strengthen supplier

Qualifications

• Demonstrated IT sourcing and technology contract management experience.
• Strong experience delivering end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Proven ability to manage RFQ, EOI and RFP processes.
• Strong negotiating and contract establishment capabilities.
• Experience managing technology suppliers and contracts through their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and procurement plans for technology goods and services.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ, EOI and RFP processes, including evaluation, negotiation and contract establishment.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, scopes of work and sourcing approaches.
• Provide commercial, procurement, contractual and risk advice throughout sourcing activities.
• Manage a portfolio of technology contracts across the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain contract management plans, governance frameworks and performance reporting.
• Monitor supplier performance and facilitate regular vendor performance reviews.
• Lead contract negotiations, variations, renewals and commercial discussions.
• Identify and manage contractual, supplier, commercial and procurement risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier governance, contract performance and commercial value.

Skills

IT sourcing

Technology contracts

RFQ/EOI/RFP

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor governance

Risk management

Contract governance

Commercial analysis

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Sourcing and Contract Consultant (Technology)

We are seeking an experienced Technology Sourcing & Contract Management Specialist to support strategic sourcing, procurement and contract management activities across a complex technology environment. The role will manage sourcing initiatives from planning through to contract establishment, while also supporting the ongoing commercial management, governance and performance of technology suppliers. Working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, legal representatives and vendors, the successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies, lead RFQ, EOI and RFP processes, negotiate commercial arrangements and manage technology contracts throughout their lifecycle. The role will also focus on strengthening supplier governance, managing commercial and contractual risk, monitoring vendor performance and identifying opportunities to improve value from existing arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and procurement plans for technology goods and services.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ, EOI and RFP processes, including evaluation, negotiation and contract establishment.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, scopes of work and appropriate sourcing approaches.
• Provide commercial, procurement, contractual and risk advice throughout sourcing activities.
• Manage a portfolio of technology contracts across the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain contract management plans, governance frameworks and performance reporting.
• Monitor supplier performance and facilitate regular vendor performance reviews.
• Lead contract negotiations, variations, renewals and commercial discussions.
• Identify and manage contractual, supplier, commercial and procurement risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier governance, contract performance and commercial value.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated IT sourcing and/or technology contract management experience.
• Strong experience delivering end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing RFQ, EOI and RFP processes.
• Strong commercial evaluation, negotiation and contract establishment capability.
• Experience managing technology suppliers and contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of contract governance, supplier performance management and commercial risk.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, procurement plans and commercial recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and working knowledge of enterprise IT services and technology environments.

Why Join Cathara

At Cathara, we partner closely with our clients to solve complex business challenges and deliver practical outcomes. Our consultants work directly with executive leadership teams on some of the most important transformation initiatives across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

We offer:

• Opportunity to lead meaningful transformation programs
• Exposure to senior client stakeholders and strategic initiatives
• Flexible and collaborative working environment
• Strong pipeline of transformation and advisory work