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This role will lead the management and execution of central procurement across key construction categories, such as concrete and steel, partnering with operations to establish and implement central agreements that deliver commercial and time benefits to our projects.\nYou will build strong supplier relationships across multiple categories and support projects to effectively utilise these procurement frameworks. The role is preferably based in Sydney, however Brisbane or Melbourne may also be considered for the right candidate.\nWhat you will do\nOversee quotations and tenders, negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers, and work with operations personnel and contract administrators to ensure effective contract administration and agreements that deliver benefits for projects and John Holland.\nPartner with projects on relevant categories to execute scopes and contracts that meet project and client needs, overseeing project procurement progress to identify opportunities to execute relevant categories.\nBuild relationships across subcontractors, suppliers, tenders, projects and industry to support the negotiation and delivery of central and framework agreements, and identify opportunities, improvements and risks across the categories managed.\nManage disputes and major claims with subcontractors or clients that fall within the relevant categories.\nLead analysts to support the execution of central category agreements and benefits realisation.\nEstablish and maintain subcontractor registers and key subcontract data.\nFacilitate the resolution of disputes between Project Teams and Suppliers.\nWhat we are looking for\nA Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.\nSubstantial relevant commercial experience within the construction and engineering industry.\nStrong experience managing contracts across a range of project values and complexities, including negotiating contractual terms, variations and progress claims.\nIntermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, with exposure to contract management systems.\nIdeally, further relevant qualifications such as Construction Management, CA/CPA or postgraduate studies in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business or a related discipline.\nPrevious experience working as a Contracts Manager within the construction and engineering industry would be advantageous.\nExperience/comfort in dealing with senior executives, both internally and externally\nWhat we offer\nCompetitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options\nFlexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave\nCareer development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs\nOpportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects\nA diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong\nWellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive\nAt John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.\nWe know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.\nWith expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. 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