Commercial and Contracts Manager

Company Description

Let’s create a more sociable future together

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

Job Description

• Love what you do and leave your mark
• Fixed-term contract
• Hybrid and flexible working 

The commercial and Contracts manager oversees and manages operational contract management, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and communication with the vendor and internal stakeholders. This role involves managing operational relationships with vendors to control costs, ensure the quality of products/services delivered, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and partners. The manager will work closely with various departments to align contract and commercial strategies with Endeavour’s policies and business goals while mitigating risks associated with contracts and commercial agreements.

Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taste of what you can expect in this role:

• Led by IT Commercial / Group NT Procurement Functions support drafting, negotiation, and award of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Ensure all contracts are compliant with legal, regulatory, and organisational standards.

• Oversee the implementation of the contract deliverables and coordinate with the Contract Owner and other key stakeholders to ensure contract objectives are met.

• Manage contract lifecycle, liaising with IT Commercial / Group NT Procurement teams in support of - issue/dispute resolution, amendments/variations, renewals, -terminations, management of contractual claims, service level credits, liabilities and vendor offboarding.

• Proactively monitor contract performance to ensure vendors meet their obligations, including delivery schedules, quality standards, and service levels.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate vendor performance.

• Identify and support implementation of cost-saving strategies in collaboration with vendors, to optimise costs through the contract lifecycle without compromising quality.

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with key vendors, acting as the primary point of contact for vendor-related matters.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Program Leadership, IT Commercial / Group NT Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Operations, to align vendor management activities with business goals. In consultation with IT Commercial, Group NT Procurement and Legal Teams, address and resolve any issues or concerns related to operational contracts and commercial matters.

Qualifications

Now let’s talk about you: 

• 10+ years of contract administration experience in the ITC Industry.

• Degree in contracts, commercial/business law, or equivalent.

• Experience in commercial negotiation

• Experience in ICT Contract Management

• Experience with cost-plus and risk-reward contract arrangements with major contractors.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

• High-level customer relationship management and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Google Suite

• Knowledge of Australian standards and legislation regarding quality management, program management, risk management, and security of payments.

• Experience in the retail, supply chain and/or manufacturing industries. 

​​​​​​The benefits are good too!

• We offer flexible working in every sense
• An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs
• Monthly meeting-free days 
• Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.

We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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