Senior Consultant to Manager | ICT Commercial Sourcing & Procurement

Location: Canberra 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities.

MinterEllison helps our clients to solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary advisory offering, MinterEllison Consulting, where clients seek out our industry-informed independent advisors who understand where strategy meets risk, and how to unlock opportunities.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx)

Your Role 

We are currently recruiting experienced technology Sourcing and Commercial Consultants to assist our clients to make smart decisions as they plan, execute and transition to new or re-invigorated supplier arrangements. You will have the opportunity to deliver and support the execution of ICT procurement processes with predictable high value outcomes under accelerated timeframes regardless of the complexity of scope, stakeholder, or supplier, aided by our industry leading frameworks, accelerators and analytics support.  

In support of this we are looking for individuals who have experience in: 

• Developing Sourcing strategies and managing risk. 
• Strategic, end-to-end technology sourcing programs. 
• Developing a commercial strategy and co-ordinating procurement. 
• Preparing and reviewing commercial documents, particularly as they relate to service definitions and performance frameworks. 
• Working with legal to ensure commercial and legal objectives are aligned. 
• Running/supporting large tender processes. 
• Facilitating evaluation across technical, financial and commercial streams, including preparation of evaluation reports. 
• Negotiation planning and execution. 
• Contract finalisation and preparation of executive papers for endorsement. 
• Supplier Performance Management/Contract Management.
• Navigating Commonwealth approval processes 

More About You 

We welcome applications from Senior Consultant to Manager level candidates  

Professional background 

• Senior Consultant level: at least 3 years + experience working in a consulting environment focusing on technology procurement, commercial management and end to end sourcing and/or experience working for suppliers within commercial roles. 
• Senior Manager level: at least 5 years + experience working in a consulting environment focusing on technology procurement, commercial management and end to end sourcing and/or experience working for suppliers within commercial roles. 
• A deep understanding of technologies and commercial reform. 
• Undergraduate degree, preferably within the following disciplines: Business Management / Commerce, Information Technology,  Computer Science / Engineering, Finance or Law. 
• Must hold Australian Citizenship and be able to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. 

Skills 

• Advanced Word, Excel and Power Point skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills. 
• Superior verbal and written communication skills. 
• Confident to present recommendations that are consumable by senior stakeholders 
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and facilitate meetings and workshops at all levels 
• Ability to assess solutions and transformation initiatives 
• Intermediate negotiation skills 

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Alexandra.Hussain@minterellison.com.