Posted: 11 July
Offer description
Job Description:
The role of Senior IT Vendor and Contracts Officer is crucial to the management of IT supplier engagements, ensuring contracts and relationships deliver optimal value. This position involves leading the development, review, and implementation of the IT contract and supplier management framework in collaboration with the Procurement team.
This role plays a pivotal part in managing strategic IT contracts, providing expert advice to senior managers, and establishing best-practice contract and supplier relationship management across the IT portfolio.
Key responsibilities include ensuring effective vendor and contract management across IT, aligning with procurement policies; managing IT contracts and software licences, ensuring compliance and value; collaborating with Agreement Managers to strengthen vendor relationships and oversight; and driving cost reductions, improved vendor performance, and continuous IT service improvement.
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* Experience in vendor and contract management, including tender processes, negotiations, contract development, and compliance with policies and regulations;
* Strong financial management skills, including contributing to annual forecasting and budgeting;
* Proven success in managing vendor relationships, driving cost reductions, and mitigating risk, ideally within a similar environment;
* Solid knowledge of the IT industry, procurement trends, and experience leading major procurement activities and supplier negotiations;
* Expertise in developing, negotiating, and managing IT contracts, including amendments and service improvements;
* Ability to consult with and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes in complex environments;
* Excellent communication, reporting, and relationship management skills;
* Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, diplomacy, confidentiality, and teamwork to build collaborative relationships;
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Benefits:
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success.
Our Culture & Benefits include:
* A collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture that sets us apart;
* Modern teaching & research facilities;
* Professional development and career pathway opportunities;
* We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award;
* Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options;
* Salary packing options + super;
* EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health;
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About Us:
As a growing university, we're doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni. We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
