Deakin University | Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing | Australia
Vor 2 Tagen
Apply now Job no: 564896
Work type: Full-time
Location: Flexible, Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Management, Finance
Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and fixed term for 5 years – Commencing from 24 February 2025 An attractive salary package on offer | 17% Superannuation Team overview:
As trusted advisors and collaborative partners, the Finance and Assurance function provides a range of services to all parts of the university to drive financial sustainability and provide expert advice and compliance assurance to support delivery of the University Strategy and operational activities.
Our Finance function is responsible for leading the financial planning and end-to-end finance management, analysis and insight to promote financially sustainable operations including responsible and strategic procurement practices.
About the role:
The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing brings extensive, specialist Procurement knowledge and leadership experience of their area of expertise in Procurement Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement.
The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing manages a team of eight, with a focus on Infrastructure, Digital and Academic University wide services.
The role is recognised as a principal specialist in strategic sourcing and leads and motivates a team of professionals to collaborate and deliver outstanding advice and services to our stakeholders.
The role will involve interactions with more senior positions and stakeholders, particularly to develop collaborative, business-focused sourcing strategies.
The role also leads the enhancement of practices and methodology in strategic sourcing and recommends solutions to more complex university-wide issues.
As Associate Director, you will:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Provide guidance and support to team members in delivering strategic initiatives, ensuring their growth and development.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with Deakin's goals and future needs.
Provide expert Procurement leadership to support the Senior Director, Procurement, Executive Team and other stakeholders across the University.
Achieve demonstrated competitive, value-add strategic sourcing outcomes, measured through financial cost savings, performance improvements, cost avoidance and sustained business benefit.
Develop high quality, fit-for-business sourcing strategies that achieve the maximum contribution from suppliers, further supported by SLAs, cost, quality and innovation that support business needs.
To be successful, you'll have:
Qualifications and procurement leadership experience commensurate with appointment at level.
A sound knowledge and understanding of Procurement Strategy and cross-category strategic sourcing initiatives.
Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong and productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, partners, and customers.
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.
High-level project management, research, and report writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative work as part of a wider Procurement team.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Williams (Director, Procurement Strategy and Enablement) on
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5 January 2025.
The university will be closed 23 December until 2 January 2025 and applications will be reviewed after this date.
Why work with us?
At Deakin, you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.
We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research, and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.
We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces, and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised: 06 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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