Procurement Adviser (Open to ECU Staff Only)

• $85,551 to $92,301 pa (HEW6)
• Ongoing. Full-time, Joondalup campus
• Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

OPEN TO ECU STAFF ONLY 

PROCUREMENT ADVISER
FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES CENTRE
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$85,551 TO $92,301 (HEW 6)
FULL-TIME, ONGOING POSITION

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Adviser to provide support to the Strategic Procurement team and advise, support and train users of the procurement systems across the university in all aspects of procurement.

The Strategic Procurement team develops and manages short and long term procurement strategies to maximise the value of goods and/or services purchased on behalf of the University. The team takes a multi-faceted approach in achieving this objective, primarily through:

• Category planning that is aligned to users’ objectives; 
• Continuous improvement and evaluation of the University’s sourcing and purchasing activities; and
• Effective contract and supplier relationship management to maximise the operational and financial performance of suppliers.

As part of this team, your role will be involved in all these activities, from providing administrative support to identifying and recommending changes to policies, processes and practices.

To be successful in this role you will need to have relevant qualifications in, and knowledge and experience of procurement or similar, including:

• Procurement processes, policies and procedures; 
• Data analysis and interpretation; 
• Contract management concepts, techniques and tools; and
• Managing stakeholders.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $85,551 to $92,301 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff.  Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Duane Redden on (08) 6304 2755 for more information.

Closing Date: 
Applications close on Sunday 12 March 2023 at 11:30pm AWST. 

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities listed in the attached Position Description.

PLEASE NOTE:  BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

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ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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