Strategic Partnerships Lead — Tech & Supplier Management

Aquent; Redmond; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Aquent invites experienced professionals to join a global technology leader through our client collaboration in Australia. You will bridge internal stakeholders with external partners, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate agreements to optimize cloud and software contracts.

You will drive governance, review proposals, and help shape processes that enable high-impact product delivery while leveraging your expertise in business development and vendor management.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of professional experience in business development, supplier management, or contract negotiation.
• Proven experience reviewing contracts, cost proposals, and managing partner relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and interpersonal capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to commit to an 18-month contract engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, evaluate, and manage external suppliers for outsourcing, development, and software/cloud needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, cloud orders, and software contracts.
• Establish and maintain seamless communication channels across business units and project teams.
• Review cost proposals, contract supplements, and set up project work breakdown structures.
• Maintain the storage, retrieval, and reporting of project communications data and business metrics.
• Track blocking issues and collaborate with deal stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.
• Support post-deal governance, executing plans across business, technical, and operational teams to measure results against defined success metrics.
• Document best practices, establish business processes, and maintain key team tools to support continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Vendor relations

MS Word

MS Excel

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

Aquent invites experienced professionals to join a global technology leader through our client collaboration in Australia. You will bridge internal stakeholders with external partners, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate agreements to optimize cloud and software contracts.

You will drive governance, review proposals, and help shape processes that enable high-impact product delivery while leveraging your expertise in business development and vendor management.