IT Commercial Manager

Let’s create a more sociable future together

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

• Be uniquely you, come as you are 
• Fixed Term Contract of 12 months . (Please note - its not a daily rate contract role)
• You aren't just maintaining a system; you will be the commercial architect for BWS’s next-generation e-commerce platform. From selecting the tech stack to defining the vendor ecosystem and customer data strategy, this is a rare opportunity to leave a permanent mark on one of Australia’s largest retail portfolios

We are seeking a seasoned IT Commercial Manager to lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing that will support an evolving technology roadmap. The role will drive end-to-end contract lifecycle management, ensuring contracts and commercial models remain aligned to strategic priorities, business demand and future capability requirements. 

You will lead complex technology-related sourcing initiatives across software and professional services, while identifying opportunities to enhance value, improve service outcomes and enable scalability. 

This role requires strong experience working with modern technology commercial constructs, supplier negotiations and go-to-market engagements. You will partner closely with senior leaders, Technology, Legal, and Finance to deliver commercially robust contracts that support roadmap execution.

Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Act as the commercial lead for a portfolio of initiatives, translating roadmap priorities into executable sourcing strategies. 

• Develop and execute market engagement approaches for new capabilities, platforms and service models. 

• Lead competitive RFx events, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations. 

• Review and provide feedback to senior leadership on commercial viability of proposals

• Shape commercial models that unlock value, capability and scalability to support priorities and roadmap. 

• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with procurement policies, procedures and processes as driven by Group Procurement and IT Commercial.

• Facilitate cross-functional deal working groups across relevant business units and Group Support functions

• Conduct external benchmarking and commercial intelligence exercises to ensure competitive service and pricing outcomes.

Now let’s talk about you: 

• 10+ years negotiating and managing technology contracts for a large enterprise. 

• Strong track record sourcing new technology capabilities and developing strategic vendor partnerships.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, demonstrates a logical approach to problem solving.

• Can demonstrate use of initiative, flexibility and innovative thinking.

• Experience working in a Digital environment.

• Ability to think customer first and relate solutions back to the customer problem and outcomes.

Leadership and behaviours

• Effectively navigates ambiguity and is comfortable delivering in matrixed operating models
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders up to C-level

• Excellent collaboration and facilitation skills with an ability to see past problems to solutions.

• Ability to work as an effective team member within a complex and fast paced environment.

• Eye for detail, and ability to quickly understand requirements and contextualise with an enterprise approach.

• Actively promote and foster an inclusive, respectful, and diverse team environment, valuing all perspectives and contributions.

• Desirable - Experience in retail, manufacturing or hospitality environments.

The benefits are good too! 

• We offer hybrid ways of working
• An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs
• Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.  

We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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