Procurement Specialist

This role will implement frameworks for the procurement of goods and services across one of Sydney's Largest Education Communities and manage tender evaluations for high value contracts and manage key contracts through initiation, review and termination.

• Implementing the review of the procurement of goods and services across the enterprise.
• Developing a robust framework for the procurement of goods and services and the establishment of "preferred supplier" relationships.
• Monitoring the procurement framework.
• Development of a procurement portal for the business.
• Developing policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services.
• Maintaining all necessary records and documentation relevant to contracts and agreements.
• Facilitating high value tenders from start to finalisation.
• Negotiating pricing, discounts and rebates for the schools.
• Optimising the sourcing of goods and services for best fit to requirements, value and quality for the enterprise.
• Managing vendor relationships to optimise benefits.
• Management of supplier contracts across all schools.
• Preparing and submitting reports to the leadership team.
• Promote and implement Schools mission and vision To know and love Christ through learning and Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.
• Promote and abide by Schools values of empathy, curiosity, excellence, collaboration and truth.
• Any other duties as directed from time to time.

• Extensive experience in commercial entities

• Experience in procurement, tendering and contract management.
• Understanding of current procurement issues.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in customer service and liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain a valid Working With Children Check clearance (WWC) number.
• Willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Background in Government, Education or Health.