Kinetic IT

Commercial Manager

Kinetic IT  •  Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  55 minutes ago
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Job Description

About the Role

Ready to make your mark? Join our Commercial Advisory & Enablement team in Melbourne as a Commercial Manager, providing practical commercial advice across significant customer opportunities, contracts and corporate transactions.

In this role, you will lead the commercial response to customer sourcing activities, including RFTs, RFIs and RFQs; review and negotiate complex customer, subcontractor and partner agreements; develop commercial positions and qualifications aligned with Kinetic IT’s risk appetite; and advise stakeholders on the commercial risks and opportunities arising throughout the contracting lifecycle.

Typical responsibilities will include

  • Acting as the commercial lead for customer sourcing activities and other significant commercial matters, including developing negotiation strategies, agreeing acceptable contract positions and securing internal approval for material risks.
  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating complex customer, subcontractor, partner and corporate agreements.
  • Providing practical commercial advice to bid teams and business stakeholders, balancing commercial risk with customer and business objectives.
  • Identifying key contractual and commercial risks and developing clear qualifications, departures and mitigation strategies.
  • Supporting the resolution of significant contractual and commercial issues in collaboration with contract management, legal and other relevant teams.
  • Contributing to the development of commercial templates, guidance materials, playbooks and training to improve commercial capability and consistency across Kinetic IT.
  • Working with operational teams to support the effective transition of negotiated contracts into delivery.

You will bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Commerce, Finance, Law, Accounting or IT.
  • Demonstrated experience in a commercial, contracts or procurement role involving complex ICT services or a comparable services environment.
  • Strong experience reviewing and negotiating customer and supplier contracts and supporting competitive sourcing processes.
  • Sound commercial judgement and the ability to identify, explain and manage contractual and commercial risk.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to both commercial and non-commercial audiences.
  • Experience with significant ICT services agreements, including agreements valued at $3 million or more, will be highly regarded.

Be You, Create the Future

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. For more than 30 years, we’ve partnered with some of Australia’s most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.

We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where you’re safe to be your best, real self. We tackle challenges together, celebrate success together, and make sure everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of the work they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We’re proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

  • Growth-focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
  • Advance your career – Access new roles via our internal ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ careers hub.
  • Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting) and a variety of leave options (including paid parental leave and purchased leave) to suit your needs
  • Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions, DEI belonging events and more.
  • Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources and events, free skin and health checks, free flu shots, tailored leave and support options, free and confidential EAP and access to Fitness Passport.

You can learn more about our culture and crew online at https://kineticit.com.au/work-with-us/careers-at-kit/ .

Kinetic IT

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT has come a long way since opening its doors in 1995, emerging as one of Australia’s leading ICT managed services providers. A proud Australian-owned company, Kinetic IT’s operations spread across the country with offices located in Western Australian, the Northern Territory, Victoria and New South Wales. Our team of more than 1200 experienced staff deliver quality services to large and complex IT environments across a range of industries, including government, corporate, resources and utilities sectors.

We value our longstanding relationships with our customers, striving to provide tailored services aligned with each individual organisation’s vision. A key component of Kinetic IT’s success has been its dedication to proven processes and frameworks. As one of Australia’s first adopters of ITIL Service Management methodologies, we continue to deliver training programs to the rest of the ICT industry as an accredited training provider and examination centre.

Kinetic IT’s people-focused culture ensures we maintain a vibrant and dynamic workplace that embraces both teamwork and individuality. We provide ample training opportunities and dedicated career paths for our staff, making us a recognised employer of choice.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Perth, AU
Year Founded
1995
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