Procurement Strategist Opportunity
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled procurement strategist to support our dynamic Sourcing & Procurement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing, category management, and supply management strategies that deliver best value outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish, lead, and execute category plans, strategies, and frameworks to meet client needs and expectations.
* Present sourcing project outcomes and key recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers.
* Develop optimal sourcing strategies achieving consistent, quality outcomes across diverse clients.
* Conduct negotiations on critical, complex supply arrangements and manage contract negotiations.
* Manage key contracts and their administration while ensuring optimal vendor delivery.
* Identify and evaluate new market trends and opportunities to deliver strategic procurement decisions.
* Provide advice to key stakeholders and clients on all aspects of procurement category strategy.
* Report on procurement activity in terms of progress, results, client satisfaction, value, and cost.
Requirements:
* Tertiary education in Business, Commerce, Economics, or related fields.
* 3 to 5 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, and negotiation.
* Work experience with exposure to integrated facilities management principles and/or experience will be an added advantage.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities with high attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organisational levels.
* Experience in financial modelling, feasibility studies, and total cost of ownership analysis.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
* Sound proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits include: great employee discounts, private health insurance discounts, active social club, employee assistant program, novated lease for EV cars, paid time off for volunteer work, career opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm, premium offices, hybrid/flexible working.
Other benefits may apply.