Category Specialist

PRIMARY DETAIL

An exciting opportunity exists in the Strategic Procurement team for candidates seeking core experience in managing end to end procurement activities as a Category Specialist within the newly established ProcureRight Desk.
• From $104,726 to $113,545 (HEW Level 7), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full time continuing role. Based at Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.
• High performing team. Hybrid working arrangement.

THE ROLE

The Role

To provide advisory on and end-to-end management of procurement projects, which includes but is not limited to triaging of activities, tender development and management, contract negotiations; this role will form part of the newly set up University procurement fulfillment centre, ProcureRight (internal University framework) desk.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement events on behalf of internal customers, including tender and contracting strategy development, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations and execution.
• Provide advisory services for all procurement activities at the University, acting as the first point of contact for enquiries from internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Gather market intelligence and provide expertise on supplier and market sector conditions and supplier/contractor landscape.
• Collate and analyse information and make recommendations to inform decision making and strategy direction for continuous improvements of the University's procurement and sourcing activities.
• Drive compliance to preferred supplier program.
• Work towards in drive savings through process efficiencies and compliance.
• Build and manage relationships via key internal and external stakeholders to enhance awareness and knowledge of the various procurement and purchasing frameworks.
• Act as the main University contact officer for most of the tendering activities.

About Us

The Vice-President, Finance & Resources provides executive leadership of the Finance, Property, Group Risk, Procurement, Campus Life portfolio and oversees the coordination and execution of a range of related services associated with these functions.

Strategic Procurement at Macquarie University is an organisational function that continuously improves and re-evaluates the procurement and sourcing activities at the University. Our procurement framework is based on three fundamental principles: trust, empowerment and accountability. We aim to make our policies, processes, models and systems as simple as possible given the constraints of our operating environment and the probity and governance principles under which we conduct our business. Procurement at Macquarie University is centrally led with its Strategic Procurement function designed to be an advisory service. It is responsible for ideation, creation, delivery and continuous improvement of procurement related policies and frameworks in support of achieving the University’s strategic objectives.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:

• Bachelor degree (or working towards a degree) or equivalent in any discipline.
• Experience minimum 2-5 years in procurement, contract management, category management, purchasing, finance, accounting, law or related disciplines.
• Developed project management skills and ability to run multiple concurrent project without compromising on quality.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Knowledge of the applications of procurement processes, framework and functionality across complex/ large organisations through a matrix and hierarchical structures.
• Experience and understanding of procurement, sourcing and purchasing processes and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in providing solutions though the development of digital applications.
• Experience working in teams to deliver project outcomes and cost and time sensitive environments.
• Experience in managing stakeholders and being a trusted advisor.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

* This position requires a criminal record check.

Enquiries: Natalie Budovsky, Chief Procurement Officer via [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

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Applications Close:

11/06/2024 11:59 PM

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