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Commercial ManagerYour 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.
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.
KBR comprises a talented 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 our customers.
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KBR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Manager to join our Australia Defence and Security Solutions (ADSS) team. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager you will play a critical role in supporting both the ADSS Commercial Function and project delivery teams through strategic commercial oversight and contractual management.
This is a senior role requiring strong commercial acumen stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage complex and high-value contractual arrangements across multiple concurrent initiatives. Youll be joining a high-performing team committed to excellence innovation and delivery in a vital national industry.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role will include but is not limited to:
Contribute to the development negotiation review and management of contracts to effectively mitigate risks and maximise opportunities
Manage client concerns or issues in a timely and effective manner
Contribute to negotiations of key subcontracts and purchase orders ensuring appropriate flow downs addressing risks and incorporating compensation provisions from the contract
Responsible for creating and managing subcontracts ensuring alignment with project requirements and organisational standards
Provide support to projects by overseeing all commercial aspects of affiliated contracts.
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and interface with internal business functions to guarantee and assure contract compliance
Utilise specialised knowledge and skills to solve complex and unique problems related to commercial and procurement activities
Evaluate and manage project commercial risks ensuring alignment with KBRs internal policies. This includes overseeing finance insurance controls estimating compliance and procurement activities within the project.
Collaborate with internal business functions to provide comprehensive support to projects. This involves interfacing with various stakeholders to address project requirements and challenges.
Qualifications Skills and Experience
Essential:
Current AGSVA Baseline security clearance
Bachelors degree in Business Law or Finance or demonstrated relevant professional experience
10 years of experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement
Demonstrated experience in negotiation and support
Well-developed communication skills
Experienced user of MS Office products.
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!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land sea community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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.
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