About Keolis Downer The G:link is operated and maintained by Keolis Downer Gold Coast (KD). Keolis Downer is a leading private provider of multi-modal public transport in Australia, and is a joint venture between Keolis, one of the world’s largest public transport operators, and Australian services firm, Downer.
Some of our Benefits

• 11.5% Superannuation;
• Salary Packaging (including salary sacrificing additional superannuation and novated car leasing);
• Education and learning opportunities;
• Employee Assistance Program (for employees and immediate family);
• Reward & Recognition (including years of service, employee of the year, birthday celebrations);
• Health & Wellness Programs (including team challenges, Fitness Passport);
• Flexible work options (including Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave).

Our Culture What makes working with us so special is our culture, one that embraces our KD core values (We Care, We Imagine, We Commit) and shared commitment to the development of high performing natural leaders within the organisation. We are proud to recruit, train and retain the most talented professionals on the Gold Coast, who share our customer (Think Like a Passenger) and safety focused (Zero Harm) approach. Our staff are at the core of what we do, and by cultivating the right environment and values, we have an engaged workforce with a sense of team spirit throughout the Company. About the Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be the Subject Matter Expert responsible for contracts, contract management and all related procurement activities. To do this, you will need to engage with various business leaders and internal / external stakeholders to provide commercial expertise on processes and governance activities which support strategic business objectives, including but not limited to contract interpretation and management, supplier relationship management, bids, tenders and procurement activities.
The Procurement and Commercial Contract Specialist will be responsible for:

• Managing, reviewing and negotiating contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors, including the major Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance;
• Maintaining and improving processes and systems to ensure contracts and supplier performance are appropriately managed and remain suitably governed and compliant;
• Ensuring all commercial requirements under the O&M Agreement are understood and delivered and that relevant parties are aware of their obligations;
• Provide direction and guidance on contracts and associated commercial matters to various members of staff including the Senior Leadership Team;
• Contribute to the resolution of specific O&M Agreement and any Subcontractor issues or disputes including the sourcing, briefing and management of external legal support;
• To ensure the business is successful commercially through the control of project contractual issues, including subcontracts;
• Provide a central point of contact for claims, commercial and contractual notices;
• Seeking opportunities to increase value, reduce costs and mitigate commercial risk through improved commercial and procurement practices and strategic sourcing, including supplier category management;
• Responsible for end to end procurement for significant agreements: Preparing, receiving and analysing bids, proposals, quotations and tender submissions, providing recommendations for contract selection through selection and contract execution;
• Developing and maintaining strong, effective working relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers; and
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the contract management area, including process development, procedural enhancements etc.

About you, your skills & experience

• Proven hands-on experience in commercial contract management including supplier and category management, bids and procurement, negotiation and drafting of contract schedules and statements of work etc.;
• Hold an applicable tertiary qualification relating to Commercial Management or Law;
• Have strong commercial acumen;
• Agile and responsive to changing business requirements;
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively mitigate risks, with a solutions focused approach;
• Proven fluent ability in written and spoken English, and legally entitled to live and work in Australia.

As part of the recruitment processes at KD, pre-employment checks include National Police Certificate and Rail Safety Worker Medical. Further to this, successful candidates will be required to provide a National Police Certificate where requested throughout employment and maintain their Rail Safety Medical status. Given the nature of the position you have applied for and, in particular, the duties and responsibilities that it includes, KD considers this to be a reasonable requirement. KD will assess a candidate’s and employee’s criminal record history against the inherent requirements of the relevant position before making a determination as to their suitability or otherwise for the role. Keolis Downer is committed to creating a workplace that builds respect, promotes diversity and encourages inclusiveness.