Specialist, Procurement
Vor 5 Tagen
Apply now Job no: 564920Work type: Full-timeLocation: Flexible, Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - BurwoodCategories: Finance Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements3 x Full-time and continuing positions available - commencing from 24 February 2025Why 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.
Position overview The Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing is responsible for analysis and advice on aspects of the University's strategic procurement operations and is responsible for delivering end-to-end complex sourcing of University goods and services that deliver value-for-money to client business areas.
The role works closely with other teams to support the delivery of the University's strategic objectives through provision of strategic sourcing expertise and advice.
As a Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing you will: Lead and manage complex procurement projects and initiatives, including sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiations.
Ensure that procurement activities are conducted in a fair, transparent, and compliant manner.Manage the sourcing process, including issuing requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids, and selecting suppliers.
Ensure competitive pricing and optimal contract terms.Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
Negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and resolve issues to ensure high-quality service delivery and value for money.Establish effective stakeholder management and communications, using informal and formal channels of communication, including the preparation of sourcing plans, complex evaluation and negotiation reports, briefings, and presentations to influence senior stakeholders and achieve sourcing objectives.Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes and practices to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
Develop and promote best practices in strategic procurement.To be successful, you'll have: Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; orExtensive experience and management expertise; orAn equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.Extensive experience and management expertise in a Procurement environment.Demonstrated experience in drafting high-level position papers, reports, briefings, and other documents.Here's how to apply: Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
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 from 23 December until 2 January 2025, and applications will be reviewed after this date. 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 TimeApplications close: 05 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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