Tech Sourcing & Contracts Lead — Flexible, High-Impact

Cathara Consulting

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Lead transformation programs

Exposure to senior client stakeholders

Flexible working environment

Strong pipeline of transformation and

Job summary

Cathara Consulting is seeking an experienced Technology Sourcing & Contract Management Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, procurement and contract management across a complex technology environment. You will partner with stakeholders, legal, and vendors to develop sourcing strategies, run RFQ/EOI/RFP processes and manage contracts through their lifecycle.

You will strengthen supplier governance, monitor performance and drive value through commercial negotiations and risk management across

Qualifications

Demonstrated IT sourcing and/or technology contract management experience.
Strong experience delivering end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities.
Demonstrated experience managing RFQ, EOI and RFP processes.
Strong commercial evaluation, negotiation and contract establishment capability.
Experience managing technology suppliers and contracts throughout their lifecycle.
Strong understanding of contract governance, supplier performance management and commercial risk.
Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, procurement plans and commercial recommendations.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Relevant tertiary qualification and working knowledge of enterprise IT services and technology environments.

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 appropriate 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.