Strategic Government Contracting Manager

Chandler Macleod; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 130 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a Federal Government agency for a Contracting Manager to lead end-to-end procurement and contracting activities in a high-sensitivity environment. Based in Canberra, you will provide strategic commercial advice and ensure value-for-money outcomes while navigating policy, legislation, and governance.

You will manage tendering, contract establishment, and contract management, with oversight of negotiations and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex procurements and commercial negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
• Attention to detail, sound judgement and analytical ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Resilient, agile, and outcomes-focused under pressure.
• Leadership capability in team or functional roles.

Responsabilités

• Lead procurement and contracting activities from strategy to execution.
• Provide commercial advice aligned to policy and legislation.
• Oversee contract management and performance improvements.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, negotiations and evaluations.
• Contribute to governance, continuous improvement, and capability uplift.

Connaissances

Procurement management

Contract negotiations

Commercial advisory

Stakeholder management

Legislation knowledge

Leadership

Description du poste

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a Federal Government agency for a Contracting Manager to lead end-to-end procurement and contracting activities in a high-sensitivity environment. Based in Canberra, you will provide strategic commercial advice and ensure value-for-money outcomes while navigating policy, legislation, and governance.

You will manage tendering, contract establishment, and contract management, with oversight of negotiations and stakeholder engagement.