Strategic Procurement Manager

Attractive remuneration package on offer to the successful candidate. Total salary package offered will depend on qualifications and experience.

Continuing position available

Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement Services the role will be responsible for implementing a wide range of Procurement functions/projects. The role will assist the Associate Director in planning Procurement initiatives and lead a team to identify areas of opportunity with both existing and new suppliers, through buyer behavioural improvements or process improvements and delivering implementation project plans for all new supplier agreements to the University.

Applications are sought from senior professionals with demonstrated experience in developing and managing strategic procurement services in a comparably large and complex environment. A collaborative leadership style, superior communication and negotiation skills, strong business and commercial acumen, a strategic and creative mindset and sound project and change management skills will be essential.

Finance and Procurement Services located within the Division of University Operations provide strategic financial management, reporting, procurement and transaction support services to the University to enable achievement of the University's teaching and research goals. The Branch is responsible for oversight of the University's annual operating budget, capital budget and asset base.

To be successful you will need:

• Ability to create and drive strategic sourcing and procurement processes, systems, tools, templates, policies and guidelines to ensure there are clear accountabilities for supply to clients
• Lead a small team of dedicated procurement professionals
• Extensive experience building engagement with the University community in the adoption of improved procurement services and enhancing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Experience negotiating effective and commercially sound contracts and strategic supplier arrangements.

 

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs—including significant industry, government and community collaborations—offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature—not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour—provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. And our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/finance/services/

Further information

Applications close 11:55pm (ACST), 10 January 2019.

Applications in Word format only should be forwarded to Andrew Reed by email to 24002@hender.com.au

Telephone enquiries are welcome to Andrew Reed or Justin Hinora on (08) 8100 8827.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.