Job Description As a Contracts Manager, you will lead the commercial and financial performance of bulk fuel cartage contracts, spanning procurement, contract management, and performance optimisation. You will play a key role in managing transport service providers, driving value through commercial strategy, and enhancing performance across both commercial and operational teams. Responsibilities Deliver against Viva Energy’s logistics commercial strategy, ensuring competitiveness and achievement of key financial objectives. Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including procurement, analysis, negotiation, execution, and ongoing performance management. Lead cartage tender processes, evaluating safety, operational capability, customer service, and commercial value. Build strong, influential relationships with internal stakeholders and external transport providers. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise cost, performance, and value outcomes. Monitor and manage contract KPIs, ensuring alignment with operational and customer expectations. Provide commercial insights and reporting, supporting data-driven decision making to drive value. Identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of service. Maintain effective fleet capacity to meet both ongoing and variable demand requirements. Partner with cross-functional teams to improve end-to-end logistics performance.
