Senior Procurement

Senior Procurement & Subcontract Officer- When you join UGL, you will get to shape the nation alongside the best experts in Australia. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You will be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey**The Opportunity****Ideal attributes***The following Ideal attributes are highly desired, but if you do not tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered.***Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.***As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.****Visit and discover how you can **Unite with the Very Best.*****Job Reference: *** Flexible work options* Discounts with major retailers* Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts* Leadership & Mentoring Programs* Education assistance* Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing* .**Diversity & Inclusion at UGL** We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:* Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.* Community support and charitable causes* Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs* Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander AustraliansWe welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process. UGL has a strategic partnership with the Department of Defence across the Defence Fuels Network for Fuels Management, Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance. An opportunity now exists to join our business in what is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in Australia’s Defence environment and support national security requirements of the Nation.The Senior Procurement & Subcontracts Officer’ will seek value for money procuring and subcontracting solutions for UGL in support of the Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor Contract (DFN MCC). This will include a range of activities from pre-award through to award and then management of a Subcontractor.**Key responsibilities:*** Seek understanding and implementation of project stakeholders’ priorities and critical path requirements* Engage with suppliers to run tenders, obtain competitive market assessment through an RFQ process and then develop and negotiate risk balanced and commercially astute subcontracts* Work with UGL management, commercial and legal teams to obtain approval for execution of contracts* Subcontractor performance management* Seek continuous improvement to drive procurement and supply chain maturity based on industry best practice.* Provide effective governance, advice and guidance to project stakeholders regarding CIMIC procurement policy requirements* Seek best in class Suppliers maximizing opportunities to support Indigenous and/or Small to medium sized Australian Suppliers* Assist with the development and execution of a supplier relationship management (SRM) framework which proactively manage UGL’s relationship with suppliers through formal and informal processes and communications.* Relevant degree or qualifications in law, business, engineering, quantity surveying, supply chain, procurement or project management* CIPS or equivalent qualification is desirable* Experience in complex subcontracting and procurement environments ideally within a Tier 1 Contractor* Must qualify for Defence Clearances (Australian Citizen)## Primary Location: Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs#J-18808-Ljbffr