Senior Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing
Apply now Job no: 582949Work type: Full-timeLocation: FlexibleCategories: Finance
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 arrangementsto 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 Senior Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing is a responsible for leading procurement and sourcing efforts, stakeholder engagement, optimising supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives to drive value across the University.
As a Senior Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing you will:
* Achieve demonstrated competitive, value add strategic sourcing outcomes, measured through financial cost savings, performance improvements, cost avoidance and sustained business benefit.
* Identify and deliver cost improvement initiatives with a focus on Property, Construction, FM, Property Tech, Digital & ICT procurement spend.
* Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the procurement team and across the broader University, leveraging best practices, process enhancements, and stakeholder engagement to deliver long-term value.
To be successful, you'll have experience in:
* Strategic sourcing with a strong focus on strategy development, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
* Property, Construction, FM, Property Tech, Digital & ICT
* Managing end-to-end procurement processes, from data analysis, identifying needs to supplier selection and contract award.
* Stakeholder management with the ability to lead, influence and implement sourcing plans that result in cost savings and process efficiencies.
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 Zendyn Lakdavala (Acting Executive Director, Strategic Procurement & Operations) on z.lakdavala@deakin.edu.au
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.
Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:
In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.
Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‐based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‐based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‐based violence. A 'Yes' response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University's safety obligations.
Advertised: 12 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 26 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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