Ref 181/24 Contracts and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Lead, Office of Procurement Services

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
• HEW Level 7 $117,645 to $126,892 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• WFH Options | Flex Leave | Professional Development| Salary Packaging

About Western 
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,000 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It's the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About the Role
The Procurement Services Team at Western Sydney University is seeking a talented and experienced professional to join their team as Contracts and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Lead. This dynamic position serves as the central point of contact for all contractual matters for both internal and external stakeholders.

The key responsibilities of this role include cultivating and managing positive relationships with suppliers, monitoring and enhancing contractual performance, ensuring compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), optimising benefits, driving sustainable procurement initiatives, and skilful contract risk management. Close stakeholder collaboration is essential in this role to maximise supply chain efficiencies and minimise the total cost of ownership for the University.

This role is based at the Hawkesbury Campus, however travel to other campuses may be required. 

Culture 
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing. 

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:
•    Flex leave for Professional staff
•    Work from home up to 2 days per week
•    17% super contributions
•    Inclusive culture 

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $117,645 to $126,892 p.a. (comprising Salary of $99,411 to $107,225 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Jill Camilleri, Manager, Governance, Reporting and Social Procurement via [email protected] 

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected] 

Closing Date: 8:30pm on Monday 12 February 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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