Take hold of a monster opportunity in our Enabling Services Team as an IT Procurement Governance and Contracts Manager. If you’re a good fit for this role and live in Brisbane or Melbourne, we’d love you to apply.About the roleWe’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that combines leadership, strategic thinking, and a knack for procurement and contracts? We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Procurement Governance and Contracts Manager to join our Enabling Services team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of supporting our IT Procurement and Contracts functions, ensuring that we select the best suppliers, create effective contracts, and manage vendor relationships with precision. Your mission will be to identify cost efficiencies, execute strategies to reduce category spend, and deliver exceptional value to our business. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.As the IT Procurement Governance and Contracts Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team of Administrators and Advisors, providing high-level advice and consultancy to key stakeholders on procurement frameworks, policies, and practices. You'll maintain a broad understanding of the business environment to develop procurement strategies and sourcing plans, ensuring effective governance and management of IT vendors and contracts. Your role will also involve leading complex sourcing activities, creating and negotiating contract material, and maintaining positive long-term relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. If you're ready to make a significant impact and align with our values of courage, empathy, and excellence, we encourage you to apply and join us in driving continuous improvement in our procurement and contracting practices.This role is available as a permanent opportunity.About youIt goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you’ll tick some of the following boxes too:Ideally tertiary qualified in a business-related discipline and/or Level 4 accreditation with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Australia (CIPSA).Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an attention to detail and ability to write for an Executive audience.Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate within tight deadlines.Experience in negotiating supplier contracts.Experience in analysing unstructured information & developing management reports.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.Demonstrated and applied knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks especially for IT procurement and contract management.Financial services/ superannuation experience.Excellent collaboration skills with proven experience in drawing together multiple parts of a business to deliver a cohesive outcome.Apply online nowEveryone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close midnight Friday, 16 May 2025.We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.EligibilityThis role is only open to current Australian Retirement Trust employees, temps and contractors. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.#LI-DNI
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