Contract Administrator

VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Administrator to join our client’s team at Fried Brothers in Winston Hills. Our client offers a great working environment and a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and maintain agreements with food and packaging suppliers, equipment providers and other contracted service businesses supporting operations.
• Assess contract proposals, supplier quotations and commercial terms, and prepare recommendations for management before new agreements or renewals are approved.
• Coordinate negotiations concerning prices, supply volumes, delivery commitments, payment conditions and service expectations with external parties.
• Administer contractual arrangements relevant to individual restaurant locations, keeping accurate records of the entities, outlets and services covered by each agreement.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against agreed delivery, quality, response-time and service obligations, documenting shortfalls and follow-up actions.
• Investigate discrepancies involving contract charges, deliveries, goods or services and liaise with relevant parties to resolve disputes or escalate them to management.
• Maintain a central register of contracts, amendments, renewal dates, insurance documents, correspondence and approvals to ensure records remain current and accessible.
• Coordinate contracted refrigeration, kitchen equipment, cleaning, waste collection and other external services, checking work completion against agreed terms.
• Analyse contract-related costs and proposed price changes across operations and prepare comparisons to assist budgeting and purchasing decisions.
• Prepare reports on contractual expenditure, performance issues, forthcoming renewals and commercial risks, and recommend improvements to contract arrangements.
• Assist management with contract documentation for new or expanding outlets, including equipment supply, fit-out services and ongoing operational agreements.
• Communicate approved contract changes and obligations to restaurant managers and relevant external providers, and monitor their implementation.

Performance Appraisal: Three months after the starting date, then yearly or when required.

Hours of Work: This is a full-time role where the employee will be expected to work at least 38 hours per week.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma or higher qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Experience preparing, administering or reviewing commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
• Ability to interpret contractual conditions, manage variations and monitor supplier and contractor obligations.
• Sound knowledge of contract recordkeeping, document control and renewal tracking procedures.
• Competence in office software, spreadsheets and electronic document-management systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills when liaising with managers, suppliers and external contractors.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Remuneration: $78,000.00 - $88,000.00 + Super

Location: 32 Winston Hill Mall, 180-192 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Winston Hills NSW 2153

If you are interested and believe you would be a good fit for this role, please apply.