Manager Strategic Partnerships and Procurement

1 week ago

Eight Mile Plains, Australia RACQ Full time

**Manager Strategic Partnerships and Procurement**(**Job Number**:2400007H**)**

**Description**

Looking for a new role as a procurement expert where you'll be the go-to source for strategic advice on our various procurement processes?

You’ll be the key leader behind high-value, high-risk contracts, ensuring everything from vendor relationships to commercial agreements runs seamlessly.

You will successfully navigate the complex world of procurement with ease, crafting strategies that not only save costs but also drive value for the organization. From negotiating deals to keeping a keen eye on vendor performance, you'll be at the forefront of every critical decision.

You’ll also be a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and tailor solutions that exceed expectations. Your expertise will shape the future of procurement at RACQ, driving innovation and efficiency every step of the way. In this role, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact across the RACQ Group.

**About the role**:

- Manage our procurement team to deliver a high level of financial and regulatory compliance outcomes across the group in adherence to budget and expense control.
- Develop and implement key operational expense dashboard reporting to identify areas of targeted reduction of expenses.
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term savings.
- Provide advice on probity, conflict of interest, confidentiality, and other ethical issues that may arise during procurement processes. Compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and legal requirements is crucial to maintain the integrity of procurement activities.
- Identify, manage, and monitor risks associated with procurement activities. This involves assessing potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks.
- Lead and mentor procurement staff in line with organisational policies and procedures. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment to enhance productivity and effectiveness in procurement operations.
- Continuously monitor and review procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvement. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and value for the organization.
- Engage in thorough consultation with stakeholders to understand business needs and determine appropriate contracting frameworks.

**About you**:

- Extensive procurement experience preparing, advising on and managing contracts.
- Previous experience working within complex environments and exposure to strategic management.
- Demonstrated high level of skill in communicating with professionals, end-users and management.
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
- Highly developed negotiation and communications skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff.
- Communicate complex information effectively to influence, develop, and motivate stakeholders. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**Why join RACQ?**

It is an exciting time to be part of RACQ as we continue our transformation towards better, smarter solutions that deliver more security and prosperity for Queenslanders. We are big enough to make a real difference in our community, yet small enough to nurture your professional and personal development.

By joining RACQ, you’ll be part of new sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to being a carbon neutral organisation by 2030. We’ve invested in and partnered with sustainable companies, including the introduction home solar and batteries, Green Home and Car Loans, and many other products and initiatives. We’ll continue to advocate for, research, and offer green solutions.

At RACQ we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace to create better outcomes for our employees and our members. We aim for our teams to be a true reflection of our communities and are committed to inclusion particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. Applicants from these and other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirement, please advise us at the time of applying.

**What we offer you**:
Our employee benefits are designed to enrich your work life, your home and the community you live in, some of these include
- Financial benefits and discounts on a range of banking, assistance and insurance products
- Give back to our communities with paid volunteer leave, payroll giving and volunteering for community events such as MotorFest and EKKA
- A range of flexible working and leave options, parental leav

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