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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Contract Manager |
| Position Code: | 2618 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Managing the legal and commercial integrity of customer and supplier contracts to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. |
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Reports To
Legal Affairs Manager. |
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Supervises
Contract Administrators. |
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Main Activities
Establishing and maintaining quality processes and reporting systems related to the organisation's contracts.
Developing, negotiating and driving contractual agreements in a highly quality sensitive manner, with the objective of maximising profit, managing risk and optimising performance.
Conducting meetings and coordinating with Management concerned in reviewing documents and recommending appropriate action to resolve administrative problems resulting from such reviews.
Leading the negotiation Team on organisational contract proposals, amendments and supplementary agreements - balancing the necessity to make sales with the need to ensure high quality business relations.
Acting as an organisational spokesperson on matters relating to assigned contracts and maintaining liaison between the organisation and the client.
Providing dedicated support to major accounts at the negotiation and drafting stage of deals.
Promoting the organisation in the market place as professional in relation to all contract negotiations and dealings.
Ensuring all major contracts are dealt with in accordance with the organisation's compliance procedures.
Providing recommendations to line management on legal and financial risk inherent in potential proposals or contracts.
Promoting and utilising standard and non-standard contracts to ensure legal and commercial integrity of contracts.
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Key Skills
Ability to understand complex legal agreements.
Ability to understand complex financial analysis and reports.
Ability to interpret statutory and case law.
Excellent communication skills.
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Internal Contacts
Sales & Marketing Department, Management, Legal Staff. |
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External Contacts
Clients, Suppliers, External Solicitors. |
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Typical Experience
At least 5 - 6 years experience in a commercial/corporate function and 2 - 3 years of management experience, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications. |
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