Contracts Manager (Q7)

A new and exciting new contract opportunity exists for a Vendor Contracts Manager to this Queensland IT Solutions Organisation. The Vendor Contracts Manager will be required for an initial 6 month contract and will be required to develop and maintain, on behalf of the Client, all commercial product and service supplier contracts supporting the external accounts. You will also be required to ensure the commercial integrity and performance of these supplier contracts for compliance with contractual SLA deliverables, maximising efficiency and performance in the delivery process. Further key responsibilities for the position of Vendor Contracts Manager will include the following; Working as a key interface on a large complex customer account, managing Commercial Agreements and Addendum for our client's Consortium Venders. Work closely with supplier leads to ensure the right level of vendor interaction, as well as group requirements for Vendor Agreements and Addendum. Ownership of the overall governance and management of multiple Vendor Agreements and Addendum. Deliver accurate and responsive suggestions and solutions on vendor management. Ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of Agreements and Addendum to maintain currency and alignment with contractual changes. Interface with the Contracts and Commercial Specialist internally and externally Manage the delivery of sub contractor agreement obligations for delivery of contracted Consolidation of standardised approach (where applicable) to ensure legal and commercial integrity of contracts. Provide recommendations to management on legal and financial risk inherent in potential proposals and contracts. Ensure the signing of all relevant contracts ensuring collation of all relevant accompanying paperwork in order and including compliance with company procedures. Maintaining strong and constructive relationships with key stakeholders and staff across the business. Assist business owners to assess and mitigate business risks with respect to commercial terms contract management and service delivery commitments. To be successful for this role you will require the following key experience and skills; Experience in contracts management and contract negotiation is essential. Experience with all aspects of contract contract drafting, contract interpretation, preparing correspondence, drafting and updating procedural documentation. Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations resulting from project research.