ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are currently seeking an experienced Technology Commercial Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the provision of commercial and procurement services across IT projects and services, including procurement planning, sourcing, risk management, and ongoing contract and procurement administration, to achieve value-for-money outcomes and meet business needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Technology Commercial Analyst is accountable for:

• Work closely with stakeholders to coordinate financial management of platforms, including cost analysis and budgeting processes.
• Coordinate and administer the procurement process for software, hardware, and services, ensuring adherence to CSPD policies and procedures.
• Support contracts and licences for technology services and projects, updating contract information in line with Contract Management Plans to maintain data integrity.
• Interpret and communicate contract requirements, terms, and conditions to stakeholders, ensuring statutory and policy compliance and informed decision-making.
• Support the development of vendor and contract management strategies, guidelines, and policies, providing guidance on sourcing, vendor, and contract management.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in coordinating the procurement processes across the entire sourcing lifecycle, preferably with experience in IT
• Experience managing the life cycle of agreements and suppliers, preferably with experience in IT
• Experience in administering complex agreements and suppliers
• Interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, across organisational levels

ABOUT US:

At CSPD we are committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5,000 passionate employees located across our primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

• Work closely with stakeholders to coordinate financial management of platforms, including cost analysis and budgeting processes.
• Coordinate and administer the procurement process for software, hardware, and services, ensuring adherence to CSPD policies and procedures.
• Support contracts and licences for technology services and projects, updating contract information in line with Contract Management Plans to maintain data integrity.
• Interpret and communicate contract requirements, terms, and conditions to stakeholders, ensuring statutory and policy compliance and informed decision-making.
• Support the development of vendor and contract management strategies, guidelines, and policies, providing guidance on sourcing, vendor, and contract management