Job Title: Sourcing Manager for Strategic Procurement
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Manager to join our team, responsible for leading strategic procurement initiatives. This role will play a pivotal part in reshaping procurement within our Property Services Portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute sourcing strategies, tender processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiation strategies to deliver significant value.
* Craft negotiation strategies and contracts that ensure the best commercial terms.
* Collaborate closely with Category and Vendor Managers to ensure alignment with broader category strategies while prioritizing sustainable procurement practices.
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization through adept stakeholder management skills.
Requirements:
* Proven strategic sourcing experience in a commercial or government setting.
* Demonstrated capability to successfully develop and execute sourcing strategies.
* Advanced stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
* Clear understanding of sustainable procurement principles and their application.
* High level of competency using Excel and Procurement Systems, sound analytical capabilities.
* Strong contract development experience and understanding of commercial implications of key legal clauses.
Benefits:
* This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range, superannuation, and flexible working arrangements.
* Based at our City campus, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our property services procurement strategies.
About Us:
Our Procurement team is committed to driving positive outcomes through identifying and delivering cost optimization opportunities, strengthening and streamlining the supplier base, negotiating major university-wide contracts, enabling efficient and transparent procurement processes, and promoting strategic group contracts.