Commercial Manager - Greater Adelaide SA

Job summary

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefings for board members on evaluation plans, processes, and oversee all evaluation activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to security protocols, including response registration and secure document storage.
• Conduct initial screening of submissions to verify compliance with content, format, and registration requirements.
• Manage procurement planning, tendering, contract formation, and contract management in line with legislation and policies.
• Provide timely, accurate advice on procurement policy, commercial, legal, and financial matters, supporting effective contract management.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen paired with sound commercial judgement.
• Deep understanding of various procurement methods and evaluation protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement with negotiation and relationship-building expertise.
• High ethical standards, discretion, strong organizational skills, and the drive to influence and achieve business goals.

Job description