Associate Director, Procurement & Contracts

Classification: Senior Manager 3
Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

• Grow your career at the Australian National University
• Competitive remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation
• Salary Packing & Sacrificing Options

The Australian National University, one of the World's leading research universities, has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, customer serviced focused finance professional to work within the University's Finance and Business Services Division (F&BS). F&BS supports the University's strategic and operational goals through the provision of professional corporate financial management and administration, reporting and effective business services. 

Position Overview
This position is responsible for refining and implementing the procurement strategy across the University aimed at identifying, prioritising and establishing a University-wide approach to collaborating with vendors on value creation and optimisation of supplier spend. The University Procurement & Contracts Office (UPCO) is part of Finance & Business Services (F&BS) and provides strategic advice and management on a diverse range of University related contracts. 

As Associate Director Procurement & Contracts, you will implement leading-edge procurement strategies and practices across the University to deliver excellent service and achieve ambitious targets. A key success factor for this position is the ability to build strong procurement partnerships and supportive stakeholder relationships at all levels within the University.

For enquiries, please contact Si Kayser, Director, Commercial Management and Procurement, E: [email protected]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.