Commercial Specialist
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Commercial SpecialistWe are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal to improve the world.
We deliver science technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.
For 65 years KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australias largest and most complex projects.
With around 2000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projectswitha digital mindset drivinginnovation 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.
Learn more about our business here.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Specialist to join our team in supporting the commercial function by performing routine activities and providing accurate timely and relevant information. Coordinates with related areas including operations finance and project controls. Contributes to negotiations of key subcontracts and purchase orders including appropriate flow downs other risk and compensation provisions from the prime contract.
The Commercial and Procurement Manager will provide support to sustainment activities within the SPO providing oversight of all commercial aspects of contracts and agreements. Specifically they will participate in the fulfilment of all contract requirements interface with internal business areas to ensure and assure contract compliance. Under general direction of they will use their specialised knowledge and skills to solve complex and unique problems. The Commercial Specialist will be responsible for evaluating and managing project commercial risks ensuring the projects finance insurance controls estimating compliance and procurement activities are in line with Commonwealth policy.
Scope & Responsibilities
- Support the development of tender and conduct response evaluation in accordance with AUSDEFCON suite requirements
- Assists with the commercial and procurement functions in the sustainment areas.
- Assists with planning organising and developing all procurement documentation required for projects and obtains relevant internal approvals.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Manage the contractual procurement and financial activities and relationships including but not limited to:
- Manage sustainment procurement activities through Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales methods.
- Assist with commercial risk opportunity and issues management.
- Assist with export controls and international trafficking in arms regulations (ITAR) advice management and compliance.
- Manage Intellectual Property and Technical Data in accordance with the Approved plans (as applicable and appropriate).
- Where appropriate support Contract Performance Reviews and inputs to the contract reviews with the client.
Budgetary Responsibility
- Follow commercial delegations as allocated by the Commonwealth.
Qualifications & Experience
- Have a minimum of five years experience in a similar role.
- Possess a relevant recognised tertiary qualification in Business Legal Finance or similar or demonstrate relevant professional experience.
- Experience in Defence and Commonwealth Government finance and contracting policy and practices.
- Experience in Defence procurement.
- Experience with MILIS and CARDS highly desirable.
- Experience in financial planning pricing planning billing procedures and contract administration.
- Experience with SAP is desirable.
- Experience with implementation of and compliance with export controls and the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain spreadsheet models.
- Experienced user of MS Office products.
- AGSVA security clearance NV 1 (minimum with ability to obtain NV2 is required)
Location: Canberra Cabarlah
Benefits of KBR
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus India UK & US)
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Reservist leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Discounted employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots skin checks and private health insurance discounts
- Career development: Online learning mentorship and career pathways
If youre ready to shape tomorrow lets get started. Apply Now!
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
