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Build your career and Australia’s future.
Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.
A bit about your role
The Procurement function is a trusted business advisor that enables nbn to secure externally sourced goods and services that provide sustainable value. As a result, the Procurement function needs a strong customer focus, a demonstrated strength in category management and a drive to deliver commercial and sustainable value.
The Network Technology Procurement Team is responsible for planning, sourcing, contracting and governance of suppliers and contracts for network equipment and equipment-related services, required to build and operate nbn’s networks.
The Contract Manager has the responsibility of delivering sustainable procurement value through managing contracts and suppliers. This includes contract implementation, supplier on-boarding and management, supplier governance and contract management for assigned categories of network technologies, equipment, and related services.
The role will also contribute to the achievement of stakeholder business objectives through minor sourcing activities, negotiating commercial matters, and the provision of subject matter expertise.
A bit about you
The ideal person will have the ability to autonomously manage contracts and contract deliverables for assigned strategic categories of network technologies, equipment, and related services; along with expertise in leading and managing supplier performance and operational contracts and procurement activities.
High level experiences in resolving complex commercial issues, by developing resolution and negotiation plans, leading negotiation with internal and external senior executive level participants and managing multiple concurrent commercial maters with individual and multiple stakeholders.
In addition to this, the Contract Manager will be required to draft, negotiate, and agree SOW’s, prepare, and execute contract variations and Engineering change requests.
Life at nbn
Please note that this role is permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight on Wednesday, 30 November 2022
At nbn our people have a clear and shared purpose - empowering Australians to redefine the way they live, work, and play into the future. As one of the Australia’s largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Australian history, you’ll be part of a team building a brighter future for the country.
In your personal career, you’ll benefit from technical training for professional development, leadership programs and access to the latest technology, as well as being led by a diverse executive team.
nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTI+ community and people living with disability. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs – we encourage you to advise us at the time of the application via recruitment@nbnco.com.au
We actively focus on our people having a fair go at reaching their career aspirations. We’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees. With initiatives like Women’s Leadership Programs, a commitment to equal pay, flexibility, and market leading parental leave, we truly are paving the way for true equality in the workplace.
Continue the conversation
If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.
At nbn, health, safety and wellbeing will always be our highest priority and we are committed to protecting our employees, families, partner workforces, and the customers and communities we serve. nbn recognises that vaccinations against COVID-19 are critical and necessary for our future. As such certain workers are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a valid medical exemption is provided. For further information please refer to our Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.
At nbn our people and our planet matter. We have an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing and safety of our employees so that everyone goes home safely each day and can perform at their peak to deliver the nbn™ network. nbn also aims to build a network that minimises energy use and can be operated with minimal impact on the environment.