Senior Business Partner - Corporate Operations
Senior-level procurement professional responsible for leading and delivering strategic procurement across nominated business areas within City of Greater Dandenong.
Overview
Band 7 - $112,119 - $125,458 per annum (plus super). Permanent full-time.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces. We remain a progressive organisation that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment and values staff development, respect, accountability, creativity and honesty.
Responsibilities
* Act as the lead trusted advisor to business areas, providing procurement support, advice and execution with policy, process and contract management.
* Understand procurement needs in the immediate and medium term and translate these into forward procurement plans for allocated areas.
* Utilise key supply markets servicing the business area and provide advice on procurement strategies and market intelligence.
* Identify whole-of-business/category opportunities (e.g. consolidation, collaboration, panel agreements) and oversee the procurement strategy to realise them.
* Conduct tenders, evaluations, extensions and variations strategy for above-threshold value procurement.
* Provide advice on lower-risk (below-threshold) quotes and strategy.
* Manage nominated common-use agreements, panels, strategic contracts and key corporate agreements.
* Support development of key supplier relationships, contract management, and KPI strategies and outcomes.
* Educate and train business users in procurement processes, probity and technology.
* Support the council in social procurement and sustainability objectives.
* Lead and support reporting on procurement and compliance in your area.
Qualifications and Experience
* At least 5 years of procurement experience, including at least 2 years in a senior procurement role.
* Preferred qualification in Procurement, Business, IT or a related field.
* Experience in corporate services categories such as HR, Marketing, Communications, IT, or Business Services.
* Extensive experience in procurement sourcing projects, including strategy development, tender processes, supplier negotiation and contract award reporting.
* Strong internal stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience in contract management including transition, administration, risk management and close-out.
Get in Touch / How to Apply
Please contact Rory O'Sullivan via Email at for more information on the role.
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