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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.
Learn more about our business here (https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac-overview/) .
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:
Undertake procurement planning, tendering and contract management activities whilst ensuring compliance to legislation and procurement policies.
Provide clear direction, assistance and services relating to procurement policy issues and commercial, financial investigation and technical aspects in support of contract management outcomes.
Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management.
Administration and process invoices for CoA approval to meet payment terms as per contract requirements.
Coordinate quotes and proposals through receipt and procurement for CoA approval.
Support the development of contract documents and tools, including gap analysis of contract changes and issues as they arise.
Support the management of contract deliverables and updates.
Support product financial management and associated activities for CoA approval.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Previous experience in a Commercial Specialist role within a Defence environment
Well-developed communication skills – both written and verbal
Previous experience as a functional lead
Excellent attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
Ability to analyse and initiate priorities to drive successful outcomes
Willingness to share knowledge to the broader team members
AGSVA NV1 security clearance
What we will offer you:
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
Flexible working
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Paid parental leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
Experience in ASDEFCON contract or procurement management
Experience in finance and using financial software (e.g., ROMAN / MyFi)
Governance and assurance experience
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s 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.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.
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.