Strategic Technology Sourcing & Contracts Lead

Cathara Consulting

Sydney

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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

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

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