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Violeta Dan

Commercial and Contracting Manager at KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd)

Australia

Work Experience

  • Commercial and Contracting Manager

    KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd)

    Jan 2022 - Present -3 yrs, 5 months

    Australia

    • Job Details:Developing RFT architecture and support procurement strategies (including templates) to maximise value for money. Forecasting budget requirements for the short-, medium- and long-term procurement activities and acquisition contracts, in addition to analysing and managing project financials. Preparing, advising, and securing information around pricing for commercial RFT and contracts by working with other division entities or projects. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the vendors responsible for providing goods and services for the government sector, ensuring alignment with objectives and values in this area. Evaluating commercial performance drivers and employing risk management frameworks and strategies for the works and services. Lead initiatives to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of maintenance services and vendor management contracts. Ensure compliance with relevant government policies and guidelines regarding procurement, vendor management, and transition management services. Prepare regular reports and updates for stakeholders.
  • Procurement Manager

    Naval Ship Management

    Oct 2020 - May 2021 -7 months

    Australia

    • Job Details:Develop procurement strategies for acquisition of new equipment and establish the right contract type to support the acquisition. Working with commercial and operation team to deliver the government leading packages and lead negotiations within the team. Lead formal supplier capacity assessment through a robust procurement exercise and identify any supply anomalies and market deficiencies. Ensure quality and performance of goods and services are in accordance with Australian standards by assessing the proposals and quotes. Compare proposals and perform evaluations in accordance with the company policy and legislation. Perform value for money assessments and negotiate with vendors conditions of the contract as well as deliverables.
  • Senior Contracts Officer - Network and Infrastructure

    Public Transport Authority of WA

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 -6 months

    Australia

    • Job Details:Provide commercial and contractual advice, implement the panel contracts for freight projects, Metronet and local network services, procurement. Assisting O&M team in delivering the required initiative-taking maintenance through technical review, procurement, and construction phases to reduce PTA’s commercial risk. Drafting COVID-19 clauses to ease the implications on WA’s contractors and maintain their operation work schedule in accordance with the contract and WA state COVID-19 requirements. Develop and maintain positive working relationship, foster processes and accountabilities with internal PTA’s stakeholders and external service providers, contractors, and state key suppliers.
  • Contracts Manager - Innovative Recycling Water Systems and Plants

    Sydney Brookfield & Flow Systems Australia

    Jul 2018 - Nov 2019 -1 yr, 4 months

    Australia

    • Job Details:Prepare and monitor design and construct contracts, supply agreements, construction contracts, IT contracts, operation and maintenance, deeds, MSAs. Consult with contractors on their obligations and contract operation arrangements in relation to compliance with industry standards, legislation (including security of payment acts) and, but not limited to contract rates, accreditation, insurance, and licensing. Negotiate LDs and DLPs based on specification and scope of works. Review, assess, approve, and negotiate legal and commercial clauses to RFT and RFQ documents as well as T&Cs Australia wide and world-wide. Coordinate tender queries/clarifications. Negotiate and draft deviations and variations to civil and O&M contract/agreements. Provide financial information to stakeholders and directors on project growth, discrepancies, and development. Review the contract management process on a regular basis and develop, implement, the company’s procurement framework and policy. Maintain and review all levels of contract compliance and address the remedial action in the event of contract breach. Assist with implementation of contractual operating framework for stakeholders with clear visibility to contract management and risks. Provide accurate and timely reporting documents to senior management and solve significant performance discrepancies and disputes. Prepare regular reports. Prepare and assess SOW and complex tender packages for construction projects (solar city, communities self-sustainable water systems). Maintain the learning culture inside the organization, recommend and coach on process improvements.
  • Education

    • Diploma in Business Management and Administration

      Perth

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 - 2 yr

    • Master's Degree in Business Law

      Southern Cross University

      Jan 2019   6 yr 5 Months

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