Strategic Contracts & Procurement Lead

Select Aust Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Strategic Contract Specialist role, based in Sydney's Lower North Shore, will develop and implement the organisation's contract management, procurement, and governance framework across infrastructure and service portfolios. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, you will guide contractor performance and support long-term asset sustainability.

You will lead commercial strategy, provide advice to executives, establish governance, manage supplier relationships, and mentor staff in

Qualifications

• Based in Sydney and working on strategic contract management, procurement, and governance.
• Experience leading supplier relationship management and contract reviews is desirable.
• Ability to mentor staff in best-practice procurement and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division's commercial, procurement, and contract management strategy to deliver value for money, strong governance, and sustainable service outcomes.
• Provide expert commercial, contractual, and procurement advice to executives and senior leaders.
• Establish robust governance, audit, and compliance frameworks for transparency and risk management.
• Oversee forecasting, lifecycle costing, and financial reporting for major contracts.
• Drive behavioural change and develop procurement process improvements in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrate visible leadership in safety across contract delivery.

Job description

The Strategic Contract Specialist role, based in Sydney's Lower North Shore, will develop and implement the organisation's contract management, procurement, and governance framework across infrastructure and service portfolios. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, you will guide contractor performance and support long-term asset sustainability.

You will lead commercial strategy, provide advice to executives, establish governance, manage supplier relationships, and mentor staff in