Senior Sourcing Officer

• Full time, continuing position
• Great opportunity to add value to the Universities sourcing capabilities
• Base salary starting from $117,116 plus 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

Due to an uplift in sourcing strategies and some internal promotions, the University is looking to bring on a Sourcing Professional as part of its growing operation. The Senior Sourcing Officer develops and executes sourcing activities as well as providing contracts administration as part of a team working on behalf of the whole of Central Operations Services (COS), which is a complex and high-volume environment. The Sourcing officer will be expected to provide commercial analysis and insights to support the negotiation of the best value outcomes for the University. They will prepare base COS contract instruments, working with the business to develop appropriate and consistent scope of requirements. Working in conjunction with OGC (legal), the jobholder drafts the contract instruments incorporating all negotiated outcomes and key performance indicators, and drafts variations as required. They will be working collaboratively with stakeholders, suppliers, peers and subject matter experts in Legal (OGC), ICT and Procurement.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide commercial and contracting services to COS, partnering with Procurement for contracts >$250K, hands-on sourcing for contracts <$250K, in accordance with University Procurement policy and best-practice commercial and value for money principals
• contribute to the design of a contract sourcing and administration framework
• provide commercial and contract services to COS
• provide hands on support for preparation of all sourcing documentation, including capture of business scope and requirements
• provide hands on support for sourcing processes, including provision of secretariat services at stakeholder meetings
• draft necessary contract variations for review by the Commercial Manager. Coordinate scope and pricing variations
• contribute to Management reporting of Contract Sourcing and Administration
• contribute to regular operations and delivery reports, assisting the Commercial and Senior Manager on forecasting and resource management
• provide advice and direction on University’s enterprise Procure to pay systems (ARIBA)
• manage documentation of contracts under management including coordination with OGC and contract managers
• work closely with Internal Audit measures, supporting and contributing to the controls framework and assurance processes providing coverage for all contracts under management

About you

• demonstrated experience in contract sourcing, administration and undertaking procurement and managing complex high value contracts
• demonstrated exceptional integrity, commerciality, and value for money focus in terms of values and behaviours, championing the importance of good supplier management in meeting the strategic deliverables of the business area
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels through sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• strong Microsoft Office suite skills including advanced skills in Excel spreadsheets and charting for financial and commercial analysis and Word for contract preparation.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sajad Bahram, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 02 June 2024 11:59 PM