SUBCONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Would you like to work for a company that employs the best talent to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests? Would you like to work on cutting edge projects? Then we would like to talk to you.

The opportunity

BDA currently have several roles available within our Supply Chain Management – Contract Management team. One of the roles is supporting programs that are currently in execution. This role will suit someone with strong contract management experience, an ability to balance the needs of program as well as your subcontractors to achieve the best outcomes for the business.

Responsibilities

• Drive subcontract management and performance improvement
• Monitor and report cost, schedule, and status of subcontractors and recommend or implement corrective action as necessary
• Management of supplier relationships and strategy
• Investigate, draft, evaluate and negotiate subcontracts, including the drafting and management of approaches to market such as Requests for Information / Tender / Quotation
• Negotiation of subcontract changes regarding pricing, governing terms and conditions and contract scope
• Engagement with project personnel to understand procurement needs and assist in establishing procurement plans and priorities
• Engagement with Functional, Technical, Commercial and Legal stakeholders
• Ensure supplier activities are compliant with applicable regulatory trade control (export-import) requirements

Experience/Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ proven experience of pre and post-award contract management in a project environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to analyse and solve complex problems in a fast moving environment
• Tertiary Education (Bachelors equivalent) in Commerce, Law or Business, along with CIPS industry certification

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities