Sourcing & Contract Management Specialist

Verse; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Verse is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing & Contract Management Specialist to join our technology sourcing team in Perth. You will support procurement initiatives, lead tender processes and manage technology contracts to maximise value.

You'll work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial terms and strengthen supplier governance across programs. This is a Perth-based 12-month contract opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT sourcing and/or contract management.
• Proven ability to lead tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Strong supplier relationship management and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree in a relevant field is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans for technology goods and services.
• Lead RFQ, EOI and RFP processes, including market engagement, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements, develop scopes of work and determine appropriate sourcing approaches.
• Provide commercial and risk management advice throughout procurement activities.
• Support the establishment of technology supplier panels and commercial frameworks.
• Manage technology contracts, including renewals, variations, contractual obligations and supplier performance.
• Develop and improve contract management plans, governance frameworks and supplier performance reporting.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to improve supplier relationships and procurement outcomes.

Skills

IT sourcing

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Tendering

Commercial negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Support technology procurement and commercial outcomes through effective strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier performance.

We’re looking for an experienced IT Sourcing & Contract Management Specialist to join a technology sourcing team, supporting procurement initiatives and technology contract management.

This is a Perth-based, 12-month contract opportunity, working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and suppliers to establish commercial arrangements, strengthen supplier relationships and maximise value.

You’ll combine strategic sourcing with hands-on contract management, developing procurement strategies, leading tender processes, negotiating commercial arrangements and improving supplier performance and contract governance.

About the Role:

• Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans for technology goods and services.
• Lead RFQ, EOI and RFP processes, including market engagement, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements, develop scopes of work and determine appropriate sourcing approaches.
• Provide commercial and risk management advice throughout procurement activities.
• Support the establishment of technology supplier panels and commercial frameworks.
• Manage technology contracts, including renewals, variations, contractual obligations and supplier performance.
• Develop and improve contract management plans, governance frameworks and supplier performance reporting.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to improve supplier relationships and procurement outcomes.

About You

• You’re a commercially minded professional who can work confidently with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver effective procurement outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in IT sourcing and/or contract management is essential.
• Experience across strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Strong contract lifecycle and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• A relevant degree and working knowledge of enterprise IT services will be highly regarded.

If you’re an experienced IT sourcing or contract management professional looking for your next opportunity to drive commercial value and improve technology procurement outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.