Contracts Manager - Supplier Transition (Testing Services)
- Here is your opportunity to step into a role with the world's leading sustainable building materials company.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A close-knit team on site backed by an inclusive culture company wide.
- Contract role - 12 months.
- Based at Norwest/Bella Vista NSW or Hawthorn VIC.
Holcim:
Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employees in 43 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact(R) low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet(R) low-carbon cement.
Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in 1901 in Australia and 1888 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Holcim is certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.
About the opportunity:
This is key role in which you will be responsible for the transition of Holcim's 3rd party external testing services. You will help to create a mutually beneficial partnership that drives success for both Holcim and the Supplier and deliver value for money by managing supplier performance, mitigating contract risks and implementing continuous improvement plans.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end transition between the incumbent and new supplier.
- Undertake quality assurance activities to ensure all controls, processes, documentation, and procedures are reviewed regularly and adhered to by both the business and the Supplier.
- Actively monitor, analyse & optimize the contract spend by addressing any spend anomalies and develop mitigation strategies for cost avoidances.
- Prepare transparent and timely reporting to senior leader.
- Actively lead and promote a safety culture across Holcim at all times.
- Review the Supplier's performance against Contract KPI's and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Monitor and review profitability of the Contract and provide recommendations to senior leaders to mitigate potentials risks.
- Drive monthly and quarterly review meetings with the Supplier to address performance and service improvements (safety and quality).
Requirements:
- Qualifications in Contract Management, Procurement, Law or related disciplines (with further science or materials testing related qualifications ideal).
- Credible contract management experience within the concrete, quarrying or related industries is highly preferred.
- Materials testing experience a definite advantage.
- Extensive post graduate experience managing large procurement contracts.
- Contract negotiation and management experience.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
Why Holcim?
At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Ethics.
Apply now to contribute to a world-leading business and advance your career in a supportive, high-performance environment!
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Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours worked. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Holiday or Student visas.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
