Commercial Advisor, Contract Management | Public Transport | Melbourne,Docklands

Job description

• Manage commercial activities and contracts. 
• Develop and implement contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
• 8-month day-rate contract, Docklands location.  

A chance to work for a leading Melbourne Public Transportation organisation based in the CBD and Docklands in a role suited for an experienced Commercial Advisor.  Reporting to the manager of Infrastructure Projects, the focus of this role is to act as a specialist around contract engagements and commercial activities.  It’s an exciting opportunity to work across the business and make a tangible difference through managing vendors and negotiating contracts.    

About you: 

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Law, Accounting, or Commerce.   
• Proven experience in managing commercial activities, particularly around commercial procurement and contract negotiations. 
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills with internal and external stakeholders.   
• Experience managing strategic vendors.   
• Fantastic grasp on contract engagement. 
• Task-focused - able to manage and prioritise conflicting tasks and various projects within tight timeframes.
• Understanding of supply chain and public transport businesses
   

Responsibilities will include:  

• Contract engagement – assess financial, commercial and operational impacts of work.  
• Develop tender documents and manage tender processes. 
• Contract administration for any change requests.  
• Provide accurate and timely advice in contributing to making key business decisions.   
• Coordinate negotiations with vendors and suppliers.   
• Manage the end-to-end tender process for works, including RFP documentation.   
• Managing stakeholder relations, particularly in working with managers across the business.   
• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures in accordance with the procurement and contract management policies.   
• Understand delivery of contracts within financial expectations. 

If you have the above experience and want to join a fun, fast paced passionate and well-accomplished team, please forward your resume to Christian at  chammerton@charterhouse.com.au or reach out on 03 8610 6143.