About the Role
You will lead procurement and subcontract activities with a strong focus on contract lifecycle management from tendering through to execution and performance.
This role requires hands-on experience managing the full subcontract process, including requests for tender/quote, preparing and running competitive tenders, and the creation through to execution of subcontracts, ensuring compliant and commercially sound outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop a team of Subcontracts Officers
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Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle activities from RFQ/RFT through to execution and close-out
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Prepare and run competitive tenders, including evaluation and negotiation
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Oversee the creation, execution, and administration of subcontracts
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Manage subcontractor onboarding, compliance, and performance and commercial outcomes
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Monitor supplier delivery against contractual obligations
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Drive governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across procurement processes
About You
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Strong background in contract administration and subcontract management
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Proven experience with contract lifecycle management, RFQs/RFTs, and tender processes
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Experience preparing and performing competitive tenders
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Demonstrated capability in administering subcontracts and managing performance and commercial items
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Leadership experience with the ability to guide and develop teams
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Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Ventia
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Competitive remuneration package
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Leadership opportunity within a growing business
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Career development and training opportunities
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Access to Ventia’s employee benefits program and wellbeing initiatives
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Inclusive and supportive team environment
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number: 167387
