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About Us
Adaptive Advisors (the Australian arm of UpStack and AirTalent.com) helps enterprises, governments, and startups access top-tier remote software engineering talent on demand. We are profitable, growing, and now extending our proven US playbook into the Australian market.
The Role
We are seeking a Strategic Vendor & Bid Manager with deep experience in corporate and government procurement, preferred supplier panel applications, and vendor management.
This is a part-time or consulting engagement (initially 2–3 days/week) with flexibility to scale.
What We’re Looking For
- Track record of winning panel appointments and converting them into purchase orders / contracts.
- Strong knowledge of Australian procurement frameworks (corporate supplier portals, government standing offers, BuyICT, AusTender).
- Excellent bid management skills: compliance matrices, proposal coordination, executive summaries, pricing structures.
- Comfort working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with high autonomy.
- ICT/digital/contractor services background strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, pursue, and secure preferred supplier / panel positions with Australian corporations, enterprises, and government agencies (BuyICT, AusTender, state & local panels).
- Lead and manage EOIs, RFPs, RFQs, and tender submissions, ensuring compliance and competitive positioning.
- Develop and maintain all required onboarding documentation (MSAs, insurance certificates, security/privacy policies, Contemporary Slavery statements - yes, that's right).
- Build ongoing engagement frameworks with procurement and category managers, including SLA dashboards, QBRs, and vendor relationship management cadence.
- Work closely with leadership on a target company outreach strategy and translate opportunities into panel access and actual engagements.
What We Offer
- Flexible engagement (contract, consulting, or fractional leadership). Equity is also on the table.
- Remote-first with Australian market focus.
- Opportunity to shape the go-to-market of a profitable, international talent platform.
Location: Australia (remote with occasional travel if needed)
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Sales and Business Development
Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting
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