Title:
Senior Commercial Advisor
Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.
For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.
With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.
KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.
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The Opportunity:
The Senior Commercial Specialist is a member of the GS APAC MSP (Aero) Line of Business who will work closely with the Commonwealth of Australia to support contract management and supplier performance activities.
Reporting to the Team Lead, the Senior Commercial Specialist will be responsible for performing procurement and financial services to support Aerospace products within the Aerospace Systems Division, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and Department of Defence.
Responsibilities:
1. Undertake procurement planning, tendering and contract management activities whilst ensuring compliance to legislation and procurement policies.
2. Provide clear direction, assistance and services relating to procurement policy issues and commercial, financial investigation and technical aspects in support of contract management outcomes.
3. Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management.
4. Administration and process invoices for CoA approval to meet payment terms as per contract requirements.
5. Coordinate quotes and proposals through receipt and procurement for CoA approval.
6. Support the development of contract documents and tools, including gap analysis of contract changes and issues as they arise.
7. Support the management of contract deliverables and updates.
8. Support product financial management and associated activities for CoA approval.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
9. Previous experience in a Commercial Specialist role within a Defence environment
10. Well-developed communication skills – both written and verbal
11. Previous experience as a functional lead
12. Excellent attention to detail
13. Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
14. Ability to analyse and initiate priorities to drive successful outcomes
15. Willingness to share knowledge to the broader team members
16. AGSVA NV1 security clearance
What we will offer you:
17. A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
18. Flexible working
19. Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
20. Paid parental leave
21. Income protection
22. Corporate rewards
23. Salary packaging/Novated leasing
24. Employee stock purchase plans
25. Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
26. Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
27. Experience in ASDEFCON contract or procurement management
28. Experience in finance and using financial software (e.g., ROMAN / MyFi)
29. Governance and assurance experience
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!