Business Partner – Contracts

Maitland Part-time

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Recruiter :
Kristie Mears

Kristie Mears
  • 💻 Part-time & Hybrid role
  • 💲 Competitive Salary + NFP Salary Sacrifice benefits
  • ✨ A impactful & meaningful role
About Mai-Wel:
Mai-Wel creates and delivers vibrant, innovative services which provide opportunities for people with disability and job seekers across the Hunter Valley to achieve their dreams and goals for life. As a registered NDIS provider, Mai-Wel offer a range of disability and employment support services, empowering individuals to achieve their aspirations. Mai-Wel connect people to possibilities and aim to empower each individual to achieve their goals.

The Role:
Are you an experienced professional with a flair for negotiation, a knack for nurturing relationships, and a talent for finding the best value rather than just the lowest price? Mai-Wel is seeking a Business Partner – Contracts to drive best practice procurement and manage commercial contracts with a focus on sustainability, value and ethical sourcing. This is not just a procurement role—it's an opportunity to shape the way we manage our resources, ensuring we get the best value for our investments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Vendor Contracts - Negotiate vendor contracts to support current and future operations.
  • Vendor Relationship Management - Ensure service level agreement deliverables and maintain strong vendor relationships.
  • Procurement Policy & Process Design - Design and implement procurement policies and processes, including developing user training guides.
  • Expense Analysis - Conduct expense analysis for sustainability and identify spending patterns.
  • Cost Efficiency - Provide recommendations for cost and resource utilisation efficiencies.
Essential Criteria:
  • More than 5 years in a similar senior role with a strong background in procurement, contract management, or a related field.
  • Detailed understanding of tender processes, purchasing and contract management practices.
  • Extensive experience in a senior commercial role with experience inn expense analysis, business analytics and/or procurement.
  • Proven experience in vendor selection processes, negotiation, and financial management.
  • A natural communicator with the ability to nurture vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with Mai-Wel’s values and goals.
Desirable Skills:
  • Working knowledge of service level agreement requirements for key business contracts (ICT, commercial vendors, other manager services)
  • Awareness of NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission practice standards and compliance audits.
  • Experience with Business Central or similar ERP systems
Why Join Mai-Wel?
  • Competitive salary + NFP Salary Sacrifice
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Most importantly the ability to use your skills to make a positive impact in your community specifically with a cohort that needs support
How to Apply:
Hunter Recruitment Group is proud to partner with Mai-Wel in recruiting for this important role.
If you are a motivated and experienced finance professional ready to take on a dynamic role, apply today!
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their motivation and addressing the criteria.

Referral reward:

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