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Senior Contract Manager
- Posted18 March 2026
- SalaryCompetitive
- LocationEast Ryde
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Business Support
- ReferenceBH-17176
Job description
Senior Contract Manager
6 month contract
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to play a key role within a high-performing procurement function supporting a large, complex technology and networks environment.
This is a strategic position where you’ll partner with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial value, manage contractual risk, and drive best-in-class contracting practices across the organisation.
About the Role
As a Senior Contract Manager, you’ll act as a trusted advisor across the business, leading the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex procurement contracts.
You’ll combine strong legal and commercial expertise with stakeholder influence to ensure contracts are robust, compliant, and aligned with organisational objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing Contract Leadership & Commercial Excellence
Key Skills
6 month contract
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to play a key role within a high-performing procurement function supporting a large, complex technology and networks environment.
This is a strategic position where you’ll partner with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial value, manage contractual risk, and drive best-in-class contracting practices across the organisation.
About the Role
As a Senior Contract Manager, you’ll act as a trusted advisor across the business, leading the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex procurement contracts.
You’ll combine strong legal and commercial expertise with stakeholder influence to ensure contracts are robust, compliant, and aligned with organisational objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing Contract Leadership & Commercial Excellence
- Lead end-to-end negotiations across high-value and complex supplier agreements
- Draft, review, and manage a range of procurement contracts (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, supply agreements)
- Provide clear, practical advice on contractual and commercial risks
- Ensure contracts align with internal policies and governance frameworks
- Manage contract lifecycle activities, including variations, renewals, and compliance
- Partner with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, risk, and operational teams
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice
- Support procurement strategy and supplier engagement activities
- Deliver training and coaching to uplift contracting capability across the business
Key Skills
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior leadership
- Work on high-value, complex commercial agreements
- Collaborate with experienced, high-performing teams
- Contribute to transformation and innovation initiatives
- Access strong career development and growth opportunitie
