Subcontract Specialist

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Stafford; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (4 days in office, 1 day W

3-month contract

High-profile transition project

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to support a critical transition project in Australia. This hands-on contract role requires a proactive procurement professional who can operate autonomously and manage end-to-end sourcing and contract activities in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including RFx processes and supplier selection, with governance and stakeholder involvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or subcontract administration.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and commercial management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including RFx processes and supplier selection.
• Develop sourcing strategies and translate business requirements into commercial outcomes.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and subcontracts.
• Identify and manage commercial, supplier, and supply chain risks.
• Support supplier onboarding, contract implementation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with governance, policy, and approval frameworks.
• Engage with stakeholders across project, operational, and leadership teams.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Subcontracts administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to support a critical transition project. This is a hands-on contract role requiring a proactive procurement professional who can operate autonomously and manage end-to-end sourcing and contract activities in a fast-paced environment.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are immediately available or becoming available at short notice and can commit to the full 3-month engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including RFx processes and supplier selection.
• Develop sourcing strategies and translate business requirements into commercial outcomes.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and subcontracts.
• Identify and manage commercial, supplier, and supply chain risks.
• Support supplier onboarding, contract implementation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with governance, policy, and approval frameworks.
• Engage with stakeholders across project, operational, and leadership teams.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or subcontract administration.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and commercial management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract administration processes.

Desirable

Experience Experience in one or more of the following categories:

• Corporate Services
• Professional Services
• Information Technology
• Logistics

Defence or other highly regulated industry experience will be viewed favourably.

What's on Offer

• 3-month contract
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transition project
• Collaborative team environment with significant stakeholder exposure
• Inner North Brisbane location
• Preferred arrangement of 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH (Friday), with some flexibility for the right candidate.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.