Director, Strategic Procurement

vor 1 Woche


Melbourne, Österreich La Trobe University Vollzeit

Position: Director, Strategic ProcurementDepartment: Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Employment Type: Full timeThe Director, Strategic Procurement is accountable for all phases of procurement, taking custodianship of an end-to-end centre-led operating model with strong executive support. This is an essential leadership position charged with ensuring procurement strategy development and execution align with broader organisational objectives.Reporting to the Executive Director, Procurement and Business Services, this position will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality procurement strategy, governance integrity, commercial best value, and executive quality reporting.What we are looking for in this role:A strong track record of diverse, high quality, fit for purpose sourcing strategy execution.Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, extending to senior executives, business unit leaders, and key suppliers.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Demonstrated ability to provide strategic insight and detailed inquiry to project, program and portfolio oversight.Exceptional engagement and communications skills.Proven capability to prioritise and adapt to deliver outstanding operational and commercial outcomes in a complex environment.Achieve best value strategic sourcing outcomes, measured through bottom line benefits, cost avoidance, performance improvements, and sustained business benefit.The requirements to succeed in this role are:Significant Strategic Procurement experience and sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary strategic procurement approaches.Ability to effectively develop, communicate and present complex business case / procurement strategy proposals.Ability to take responsibility for delivery of programs of work that are impactful at an organisational level.Demonstrated capacity to collaborate and maintain strong and productive relationships with supply partners, teams, peers and stakeholders at all levels.Highly developed consulting, interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.Demonstrated capacity for analytical and conceptual thought in the diagnosis of problems and in providing innovative, timely, relevant and practical solutions.Strong consultative capability and the ability to consistently offer expert commercial and strategic procurement advice to achieve best value outcomes.Develop effective and efficient procurement processes, track, measure and report procurement effectiveness.Identification of commercial and operational efficiency improvement opportunities. Manage implementation.Oversee the financial interface of procurement, ensuring budgetary compliance, and providing regular reports to senior management.Join Our Team:At La Trobe University, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. If you are passionate about cyber security and driven to make a positive impact in the higher education sector, we want to hear from you.Application Process:To apply for this exciting opportunity, please:Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining an example of how procurement influenced decisions and strategy to the business and what the outcome was.Explain what attracts you to the Higher Education sector.Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 19th January 2025Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants: We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
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