Contracts and Procurement Manager

About the role

ACCIONA Infrastructure delivers major road, rail and civil works across regional Victoria, working with government and local communities. As Contracts and Procurement Manager, you will lead and support the procurement and contract teams through the entire procurement life cycle for all goods and services the project procures, and give technical guidance and oversight of the procurement function to staff and management on a major transmission project.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a large contracts team, supporting training, development and ongoing mentoring
• Develop, maintain and monitor the Procurement and Contracting Management Plan and procurement schedule
• Set up procurement and contract systems, procedures, forms and policies for the project
• Provide day-to-day contract administration and manage the full life cycle of procurement and contracts processes
• Review tender submissions for adverse terms, run detailed internal reviews and negotiate with prospective vendors
• Work with Senior Legal Counsel to ensure contract terms are favourable to the project, minimise risk and comply with laws and procedures
• Report monthly on procurement status (planned versus actuals)
• Support Finance and Cost & Forecasting teams with month-end responsibilities and keep open communication with the client

Required profile

• Degree in engineering, law or similar, with substantial experience leading a contracts team, ideally in civil infrastructure supporting major projects
• Advanced knowledge of procurement and contracting functions
• Strong negotiating skills

Required skills

• Ability to read, interpret, develop and negotiate contract terms and conditions
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we offer

• Competitive salary in line with experience and the Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme
• Strategic leadership position with a development career pathway
• Professional development opportunities and a culture of inclusiveness and respect