Senior Commercial Manager

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Defence & Security

Bureau Veritas’ Defence and Security business is designed to offer flexibility in service delivery, enabling operations from our offices, client locations, or remote settings as required. We bring together the best industry and project management professionals in a team structure tailored to Defence and suited to delivering multiple projects across the country.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager – Software Licensing & ICT Commercial Management to support enterprise‑wide digital sourcing, procurement and contract management activities. In this role, you will lead the strategic management of software licensing, technology contracts and commercial frameworks to ensure compliance, cost optimisation, risk mitigation and value realisation. You will work closely with digital, procurement and vendor stakeholders to provide expert commercial advice, negotiate high‑value agreements and strengthen contractual governance across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of enterprise software licensing and lifecycle activities
• Provide expert advice on licensing models, renewals, commercial structures and compliance
• Manage and negotiate ICT contracts, including software, cloud and digital service agreements
• Support digital sourcing and procurement processes to achieve value, efficiency and quality outcomes
• Drive cost optimisation, value realisation and supplier performance across technology spend
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial, contractual and operational risks
• Ensure strong contractual governance aligned with policies, regulations and best practice
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation, reporting and contract records
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial, sourcing and contract management processes

About You

• Strong experience in ICT commercial management, software licensing or digital procurement

• Deep understanding of licensing models, software lifecycle management and vendor negotiations
• Proven ability to manage complex ICT contracts and ensure compliance with commercial frameworks

• Skilled in analysing commercial risks, identifying optimisation opportunities and delivering value
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and commercial teams
• Experience in government or regulated environments (highly regarded)
• Ability to interpret procurement policies, contractual requirements and commercial governance frameworks
• Australian citizen with the ability to obtain — or already holding — a Baseline clearance (or higher)
• Detail‑oriented, proactive and confident working independently in a fast‑paced digital environment

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.