Role Description The Contract Administrator / Vendor Manager is a part time, remote role responsible for overseeing contracts and vendor relationships that support The Designers Den’s creative and IT projects. This role includes drafting, reviewing, and maintaining contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, and tracking key dates, deliverables, and obligations.

The individual will coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand project needs, source vendors, and manage procurement activities that align with budget and quality expectations. Day-to-day tasks involve evaluating vendor proposals, supporting contract negotiations, monitoring vendor performance, and resolving issues or discrepancies in a timely and professional manner. The role also includes maintaining organized documentation, preparing reports on contract and vendor status, and recommending improvements to vendor management and procurement processes.

Qualifications

- Strong contract-related skills, including Contract Negotiation and Contract Management, with the ability to interpret and apply contractual terms.




- Demonstrated Analytical Skills to assess vendor proposals, pricing, risk, and performance data for informed decision-making.
- Effective Communication skills to collaborate with vendors and internal teams, and to present contract and procurement information clearly.
- Experience in Procurement, including vendor sourcing, evaluation, and selection aligned with project and budget requirements.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple contracts and vendors in a remote, part-time setting.
- Familiarity with basic legal and compliance concepts related to service agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts (formal legal training is a plus).
- Prior experience in contract administration, vendor management, operations, or project coordination in IT, creative, or digital services is highly beneficial.
- Comfort with remote collaboration tools, spreadsheets, and document management systems; strong time-management and self-motivation.

📌 Contract Administrator / Vendor Manager (Australia)
🏢 The Designers den
📍 Australia